2024年9月3日 · Depression is common in older adults, but it isn't normal. WebMD explains the signs of depression in your aging loved one and different treatment options.

Depression is a serious mood disorder. It can affect the way you feel, act, and think. Depression is a common problem among older adults, but clinical depression is not a normal part of aging. In fact, studies show that most older adults feel satisfied with their lives, despite having more illnesses or physical problems than younger people.

2024年9月3日 · Older adults often face health challenges and life changes that may put them at greater risk for depression. But depression is not a normal part of aging. It is a treatable condition that requires medical attention.

2023年8月4日 · Signs of depression, anxiety or worsening memory loss often go unnoticed in older adults — which is especially troubling, given the high rates of suicide among this age group.

2025年1月6日 · Depression in older adults can reduce quality of life, and it increases risk of suicide. Read on to learn about symptoms to watch for and treatment options.

Group-CBT is recommended for the treatment of depression in older adults. CBT can teach people how to differentiate between their thoughts and feelings and regulate their feelings by questioning their assumptions and beliefs.

Depression is one of the most common mood disorders in the late-life population and is associated with poor quality of life and increased morbidity, disability and mortality. Nevertheless, in older adults, it often remains undetected and untreated.

2012年12月1日 · Chronic depression has both physical and mental consequences that may complicate an older adult’s existing health condition and trigger new concerns. There is evidence that some natural body changes associated with aging may increase a person’s risk of experiencing depression.