Citation

Manthorpe J, Iliffe S. Nurs. Older People 2006; 17(10): 25-29.

Affiliation

Social Care Workforce Research Unit, King's College London.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, RCN Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16445224

Abstract

Overall, the number of people who kill themselves across all ages is falling but suicide rates among older people remain comparatively high. This article considers possible risk factors and suggests ways of reducing and containing potential harm. It also explores ways of responding when prevention of suicide fails.