Assessing an Older Adult’s Mental Health Needs

Depression is a serious mental health condition that often goes unrecognized and untreated among seniors. That’s why assessing an older adult’s mental health needs is so important. We expect our older relatives to slow down as they age, but a significant drop in energy level or a marked change in mood or behavior could signal …

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Winter Depression In The Elderly

SeniorLifestyleMag.com, there are some things seniors can do to help with winter depression: The days are getting shorter and colder. Overcast skies combined with late sunrises and early sunsets makes for short gloomy days. For many this can bring on seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression which lasts throughout the winter months. While it …

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