Video | Unveiling Senior Depression
Depression affectss more than 6.5 million of the 35 million Americans aged 65 or older. This video highlights the symptoms, causes and treatment related to senior depression.
Expert QA | Is Depression Genetic?
Most experts would agree that a family history of depression may be a contributing factor for late life depression. That being stated, however, it is important to recognize that there are many factors that contribute to depressive states in late life
Expert QA | Is Chronic Illness a Sign of Depression?
This is a very good question and one that adult children or family caregivers often try to comprehend. What is of concern for researchers is the way in which depression occurs in conjunction with chronic medical conditions. Patients such as your gra
Expert QA | Risk Factors Triggering Depression among Seniors
To begin with, approximately 6 million Americans aged 65 and older suffer from depression. Sadly, however, only 10% receive proper treatment. Thus, your question is so important because the capacity to recognize elderly depression may be in the obser
Expert QA | Communicating with a Senior Who Might be Suicidal
If you suspect your grandfather is suicidal, I wonder what triggered this decision on your part. Did your grandfather say or do something that made you think that he may be contemplating taking his own life? I would urge you to take any comment about