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Is Your Elderly Mom or Dad Suffering from Depression?
Is Dad Okay? Or Is It Depression? How caregivers can recognize the symptoms of depression in the elderly.
Establishing the Connection Between Pain and Depression
Does pain cause depression, or does depression cause pain? Sometimes a caregiver's elderly parent may have a combination of the two, but the doctor will only treat the pain, which is not enough.
Mourning the Death of a Spouse
When a senior parent's spouse dies, their world changes. They are in mourning—feeling grief and sorrow at their loss. Here are some things caregivers can do to help their senior mom or dad cope with their loss.
Suicide and the Elderly
Suicide in elderly seniors is often closely linked with depression. Caregivers: Is your aging parent at risk?
An Overview of Depression
As a person ages, the signs of depression are much more varied than when a person is younger. However, effective treatment is available for a caregiver's depressed elderly mom or dad.
Depression and the Holidays
While the holidays may not be the same as in the past, there can still be plenty of reasons for caregivers and their elderly parents to celebrate. Cherish your memories, but enjoy the holidays as they are now.