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Promote the participation of psychologists in delivering services to and conducting research with older adults in long-term care settings. |
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Provide education and training opportunities to psychologists and other long-term care professionals. |
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Assist long-term care settings in gaining access to expert psychological services for their residents. |
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Foster communication among psychologists and other professionals who provide services and conduct research in long-term care settings. |
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Advocate for public policies that will promote access to mental health services for all long-term care residents. |
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Create networking opportunities for psychologists and other mental health professionals to improve the quality of clinical, educational, and research activities in long term care. |
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Liaison with other organizations interested in mental health and aging. |