Depression in Seniors: Treatments and Family Intervention Strategies

Learn about depression and its causes. Psychological, environmental, physical factors and personality characteristics and medications causing depression are detailed. Understand the differences between delirium, depression, and dementia and to recognize important signs and symptoms. Learn why depression is often difficult to diagnose and why it is important to treat. Untreated depression can lead to catastrophic health failure and even suicide in the elderly. Treatments and methodology for counseling and psychotherapy are discussed as well as medications and current assessment tools. Suggestions for self-help as well as family intervention strategies and prevention are also detailed.For more information visit: www.planetbenja.com/Benjamin_P...
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[@ohmeowzer1]

I have complicated grief..death is not one thing I’m afraid of. I miss my loved ones who passed away

[@peaceandhumanity5705]

Hey!
Do you mind us talking?

[@pharmclare]

Depression, dementia and delirium were well differentiated here. Thanks for the presentation

[@PositivelyLife]

Should chronic pain be added to the list of causes of depression?

[@annecampbell2891]

You are so correct.

[@anner.5347]

CAN'T HEAR volume too low

[@thedingo8833]

We need a scheme where the elderly and get paid for work if they choose. Sam still have a need to feel productive and part of society, not to mention some are in desperate need of supplemental income.

[@charlescarabott7692]

Can 5HTP help reduce depression in elderly people

[@planetbenja]

It increases the synthesis of serotonin, its known to reduce anxiety and panic but also plays a role in depression and insomnia so yes its a good one to try. These are supplements and their quality varies greatly, so be careful not to purchase from an unknown source.

[@lindaleelaw5277]

B12 deficiency. Both

[@peaceandhumanity5705]

Few years ago, I thought I would die from that!
Funny how life just tosses us around....

[@planetbenja]

Depression can lead to catastrophic health failures in my opinion. After 38 years of taking care of the elderly, I have seen it time and again. Exercise, drink lots of water, smile a lot.

[@lindaleelaw5277]

@@planetbenja yes abd when one is a low inconesenuir, there is no QUALITY of life so why bother. Why hang around

[@lindaleelaw5277]

All I need is a decent income, good dental and.and a car .
Medication just helps you to accept defeat. It doesnt help unless I can get a job, and out of poverty. In poverty there is no quality of life.

[@avarismimi]

I Agee 100 percent. Being in poverty I feel theirs no escape.