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Facts About Depression In Elderly
What causes depression in elderly? Well, loneliness, alcohol consumption and other health conditions could increase the risk. Read on to know more...
Clinical depression robs the happiness of life. Especially, depression in elderly people is more dangerous as it may go unnoticed.
Depression in young people could be quickly identified by family members but in the elderly, depression could display different symptoms and in some cases others around the affected person could confuse those symptoms with other health issues.
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Depression, if left untreated, could also raise the risk of heart issues. Also, it could cause death due to other illnesses as the body may fail to remain healthy.
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In fact, statistics also claim that depression could increase the risk of suicide as the will to live happily will diminish in elderly people who are suffering from depression.
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That is why it is important to be around elderly people in the family and offer them support emotionally and medically.
Fact #1
Social isolation could be the first cause for depression in the elderly. Generally, grown up children may relocate to different places either for education or occupational purposes. This could cause isolation which could increase the risk of depression.
Fact #2
In some people, insomnia could also be a symptom or a risk factor of depression. And usage of sleeping pills could also affect the health further.
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Fact #3
Stressful incidents, lack of social support, loneliness, loss of a loved one, painful divorce, weak health conditions and certain other factors increase the risk of depression in elderly.
Fact #4
Health conditions like hypertension, stroke, dementia, cancer, diabetes may also increase the risk of falling prey to depression in old age.
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Fact #5
Alcohol is a depressant. So, people who drink alcohol daily till their old age are vulnerable to depression.
Fact #6
Lack of any interesting activity could also raise the risk in old age. In fact, people who are always productive, physically active and socially friendly have fewer chances of suffering depression in old age.
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Fact #7
Negative thoughts and sadness manipulate the brain chemistry and may wreck havoc when other health conditions exist.
Fact #8
There are certain therapies and medications available to help cope with depression. Ensure that the seniors in your family get more medical attention, care and love.
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