Depression and The Elderly
A brief discussion on Depression and the Elderly. The meaning and significance of Depression in the elderly and the importance of getting treatment.
Depression is not a normal part of getting old. Just because you may find yourself in the dreaded group of the “elderly” doesn’t mean it’s OK that you feel sad for a longer stretch of time, day after day, have lost interest in things you used to enjoy and are having difficulties with your sleep(for more on the signs and symptoms of depression, please view:http://healthmad.com/mental-health/signs-and-symptoms-of-depression/ or visit the official NIMH site online.
Inspite of the increasing awareness on Depression, its causes and symptoms, the illness continues to be widely underrecognized and undertreated.Further, Depression is often found to co-exist with other serious illnesses such as heart disease,stroke, diabetes, cancer, and Parkinson’s disease, which may result in Depression being overshadowed and ignored. It is likely, that even health care professionals may mistakenly conclude that depression is a normal consequence of age and other illnesses.
However, research indicates that Depression is an important illness and and not a normal consequence of age and/or age related illnesses. Treating depression has shown to improve the outcome of treating the other co-occurring illnesses as well as enhance the quality of the person’s life.
To conclude: Depression is an illness.Depression can be Treated.Depression is not a normal process of ageing.Treating Depression can improve the outcome of treating other illnesses.And, getting treatment for your depression, whatever your age, would mean a better quality of life for you and your loved ones.
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Safa | Feb 22, 2012 | Reply
Dear avissado,
your title says depression in the ”elderdy” instead of elderly
Ryanxxx | Feb 22, 2012 | Reply
Good work
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girishpuri | Feb 22, 2012 | Reply
useful work
Kimberly Martin | Feb 22, 2012 | Reply
A major problem that is easily overlooked. Thank you for drawing attention to it.
Uzoma | Feb 22, 2012 | Reply
Great. Always effect corrections b4 posting.
Aroosa Gloomy | Feb 22, 2012 | Reply
Great share:)
Martin Kloess | Feb 22, 2012 | Reply
Good article
CA Johnson | Feb 22, 2012 | Reply
Very interesting. Depression is definitely a serious issue. We should definitely look for ways to improve it. Thanks for sharing.
mohitraj321 | Feb 23, 2012 | Reply
very nice article
conundrum | Feb 23, 2012 | Reply
A viable article! glad that you came up with this kind of hub such clarity and information! Depression is a concern that everyone must take into consideration! It is an ailment but treatable! So be on guard! Good article!
realityspeaks | Feb 24, 2012 | Reply
Excellent post.
Dora77 | Feb 25, 2012 | Reply
Avissado,Thanks for bringing this topic here with the link to NIMH website….there seems to be more to depression than the attached strings of an Stigma,unwanted….Wake up Depression,you can be treated!
neopisiva | Mar 4, 2012 | Reply
Good research. There is so much to be said about this topic…it can hit any generation, not just the elderly. In fact, I think it is even more common with teenagers than middle age persons. But, the important thing is that it can be treated!
dodolbete | Mar 20, 2012 | Reply
Very good Avi ^_^
Tiki33 | Apr 26, 2012 | Reply
Very informative.
lauralu | Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
great informative, article on this difficult subject
Safa | Apr 30, 2012 | Reply
I appreciate all the depression related articles you have written. I think many are uneducated regarding this disorder.
Thanks, Avissado