Depression
By: Administrator
Updated: July 21, 2010
Seniors and Depression
Many seniors face changes and stress that put them at risk for depression. Seniors with a family history of depression, failing health, inadequate social support or a history of substance abuse problems are at the highest risk. Elderly adults can live an isolated lifestyle and their distress can often be ignored. Doctors and caregivers often concentrate on the physical complaints and miss signs and symptoms of depression. ArkansasMatters.com has put together some information for both the senior and the caregiver including causes, symptoms, and ways to treat depression.
Many seniors face changes and stress that put them at risk for depression. Seniors with a family history of depression, failing health, inadequate social support or a history of substance abuse problems are at the highest risk. Elderly adults can live an isolated lifestyle and their distress can often be ignored. Doctors and caregivers often concentrate on the physical complaints and miss signs and symptoms of depression. ArkansasMatters.com has put together some information for both the senior and the caregiver including causes, symptoms, and ways to treat depression.
