Depression in Seniors
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Fear of Falling May Cause Depression in Seniors
Most people are aware of the seriousness of fall-related injuries for older adults, but falling can also negatively impact an aging loved one’s mental health and overall quality of life.
42 CommentsTired of Living: What to Do When an Elderly Person Wants to Die
It’s shocking for a caregiver to hear a loved one state they would rather be dead. When an elder speaks about wanting to die, it may be a sign of depression, or it could indicate that they just want to talk about the physical and emotional toll of aging.
23 CommentsTreatments for Depression in the Elderly
Major depression is a serious but treatable condition. These are the four most effective depression treatment options that doctors recommend for seniors who are experiencing mental health issues.
5 Comments10 Ways to Prevent Caregiver Depression
Family caregivers report much higher levels of stress and depression compared to non-caregivers, but caregiving and depression don’t have to be a package deal. Use these tools to combat low mood and find treatment options that are right for you.
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Depression Questions
Do any of your caregivers take medication (anti-depressants) to help you be a caregiver?
42 AnswersLlamalover47 Replied 2 hours agoNo emotional support for workers in senior facilities like there is for animals.
9 AnswersPeggySue2020 Replied Mar 17, 2024My 56 year old mother refuses to let go, calls, texts, wants to be everywhere I am and do everything I do. How can I gently get her to let go?
32 AnswersChris52 Answered Mar 17, 2024My wife has been diagnosed with Frontotemporal Syndrome, depression and anxiety.
4 AnswersPiervito Answered Mar 2, 2024
Depression Discussions
Just wondering if there's any support groups for depression, completely overwhelmed for caring for a spouse, helping my kids and grandkids?
4 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Mar 17, 2024My mom has been a miserable, nasty, and hateful person all her life. As a mother she has dominated every aspect of her children's life.
1,387 CommentsCaregiverL Commented Mar 11, 2024Brutal honesty taking care of older partner and wanting to run away. HELP!
17 CommentsMelissaJ Commented Feb 10, 202495 year old mom with dementia wants to sleep herself to death. Is this common?
13 CommentsMirnap47 Commented Jan 10, 2024
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