Internet May Help Seniors Avoid Depression; Social Connections Lessen Loneliness, Especially for Older Adults Living Alone, Researcher SaysDotinga, Randy
Also, depression may be expressed through physical complaints rather than traditional symptoms. This delays appropriate treatment. In addition, depressed older people may not report their depression because they wrongly believe there is no hope for help. ...
2. Help them find purpose.After retirement, many seniors may start to feel like the main responsibilities they had in life are gone. If they don’t replace them with something new as they age, they risk feeling like their life has no real purpose. Larsen has seen multiple examples of sen...
Again, speaking to a mental health professional can help you process and navigate negative thoughts. “By learning to see life changes as opportunities for growth rather than resisting and resenting them, we have the capacity to minimize the effects of the stress, and shockingly, even have better...
Strategies for Aging in Place: The Experience of Language- Minority Seniors With Loss of Independence. Glob Qual Nurs Res. 2015;2:2333393614565187. 58. Narushima M, Kawabata M. "Fiercely independent": Experiences of aging in the right place of older women living alone with physical limitations....
There is a delimma though, throughout history, elderly people were seen as respected leaders, pillars of wisdom for the community. And yet today, seniors are largely relegated to the corners of our society, marginalized and disrespected, which is partly because growing old is equated with becomin...
Your diet can vary depending on your specific needs, but many seniors find that lean meats, veggies, and whole grains are the best way to go for energy and mood regulation. Stay Social Keeping an active social life can help you in many ways, from preventing loneliness and isolation to ...
Freshmen and seniors students are more prone to depression, medicine major students having the highest depression rate, followed by engineering and natural science majors, then literature majors, arts as well as business and management majors has the lowest depression rate. College students with ...
I have a special interest in working with older adults, and have worked in a primary care setting offering medical services to seniors for the past 5 years. I enjoy working with people dealing with issues related to aging, such as retirement, health, grief, caregiving, and relationships with...
Different types of antidepressants help control mood and stress. Seniors often take other medications for different health conditions. Discuss any adverse effects or potentially harmful interactions with the prescribing physician before taking any new drugs. Also, ask about the effects and benefits of...