Population ageing is increasing at a high rate, and it is estimated that between 2015-2050 the percentage of older adults in the world will almost double from 12%-22% (World Health Organization, 2017).In total numbers, that is an increase from 900 million to two billion older adults over the age of 60 (World Health Organization, 2017).According to Statistics Sweden (2018), it is estimated that by the year 2028, older adults over the age of 80 will have increased by 50% (Statistics Sweden, 2018). For the first time in history, most individuals will reach old age and live beyond their sixties. Older adults over the age of 60 are important to society; they are important to their families, are active in volunteering and are still members of the workforce (World Health Organization, 2017). However, with increased age comes the risk of health issues. According to the World Health Organization, health issues among older adults can be neurological disorders, diabetes, hearing loss and mental disorders, among others (World Health Organization, 2017). It has further been confirmed that the increase in individuals reaching high age will inevitably be accompanied by increased rates of physical and mental ailments (Oliver et al., 2014;Rechel et al., 2013).Maintained mental health is an important aspect of growing older and both older adults themselves and healthcare professionals often under-identify mental health issues. Furthermore, the issue of mental health and its stigma tends to lead to animosity towards seeking the professional help that is needed (World Health Organization, 2017). Previous research suggests that both of these factors are important for the older adult's ability to experience optimal functionality (Algilani et al., 2014); however, there is a need to further explore the aspect of mental health in relation to the older