Retirement, perceived loss of status, chronic health conditions, isolation and loneliness, significant loss in intrinsic capacity and a decline in functional ability are important risk factors for mental health conditions in older adults (Allen et al., 2014: 397). A recent report shows that by ...
Upwards of 5 percent of older adults living in the general community experience depression, per theNational Council on Aging(NCOA). These rates jump to 11.5 percent and 13.5 percent for senior citizens who are hospitalized or require home health care, respectively. While depression is more likely...
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For the purposes of this study, we define “young people” as individuals who are no older than 35 years of age. This definition is consistent with various international organizations and studies, which recognize that the youth category can extend to 35 years in some cases. For example, the ...
Up to57% of older adultssuffer from some form of chronic depression later in life. If you believe your senior suffers from depression, start with a visit to their physician who can recommend a specialist that can conduct a physical and/or mental evaluation. Various treatment options exist ...
Confusion. Some people, especially older adults, may feel confused for a few hours after their ECT procedure. There’s a risk that it could last a few days, but this is rare. Memory loss. Retrograde amnesia — memory loss of events right before the treatment — could happen. Rarely, the...
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More women in the group that felt very lonely were older and had a lower economic status than those who felt less lonely. The group that felt very lonely had more experiences of sexual intercourse and treatment due to violence. 3.2. Comparison of Health-Related Characteristics of the Participant...
Depression can affect the immune system, making it harder for your body to fight infection. Some vaccinations, such as the shingles vaccine, may even be less effective in older adults with depression. Depression has also been linked to heart disease and increased risk for substance abuse. ...
The common factor connecting both diseases may also be chronic stress, which leads to oxidative stress. Then, the HPA axis is expanded and the production of glucocorticoids increases. Elevated levels of these hormones can lead to brain damage, especially in the hippocampus. The hippocampus plays a...