Abstract
By 2050, more than one third of the US population older than 65 will be from an ethnic or racial minority. Delivering culturally competent care enhances health care outcomes and reduces disparities. Culture may refer to one's belief system, values, religion, race, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, geographic location, age, gender and occupational risks/exposures. This presentation brings together recognized experts in the field of culturally competent geriatric mental health care. The presentation will review the upcoming demographic changes that are projected to occur in the US seniors. Several specific groups of interest will then be reviewed, with respect to what is currently known regarding psychiatric illnesses that are more commonly seen, and unique aspects of care delivery to improve communication and foster trust between provider and patient.
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