The shortage of mental health providers for the geriatric population poses significant challenges in coordinating care for older adults. With a projected increase in the number of elderly individuals experiencing mental health issues, the lack of specialized providers specifically trained to address the unique needs of this demographic creates barriers in ensuring comprehensive care. This shortage leads to inadequate access to mental health services, which in turn can result in poor outcomes such as nursing home placement, hospitalization, increased mortality rates, and higher healthcare costs. Furthermore, the limited number of professionals specializing in geriatric mental health care can also impact care coordination by creating a disparity in the quality of services provided to older adults. The absence of incentives for healthcare providers to specialize in geriatric care, coupled with lower earning potentials in this field compared to other specialties, further exacerbates the shortage and makes it challenging to attract and retain professionals with expertise in this area. Consequently, nurses and other healthcare providers may struggle to advocate effectively for their older adult patients, as policies and systemic barriers hinder access to specialized care for this vulnerable population.