Depression and Anti Ageing

Depression is not a normal part of aging. It is a condition that can have serious consequences if not recognized and treated. Depression is often a well-known or not detected in the elderly. Symptoms such as sadness, sleep and appetite problems or mood changes may be dismissed in a "normal" part of aging. These symptoms can also be mixed with other conditions such as dementia.

Depression can damage the quality of life of individuals and their relationships with family and friends. Severe depression can be dangerous as a risk factor for suicide, suicidal thoughts and life.

Recognizing depression in the elderly

Symptoms of depression that cause concern in younger people, such as insomnia or social withdrawal, may be taken into account in the elderly as "just old age". People sometimes assume that the problems of memory and concentration are due to age-related changes in thinking, and not for depression. Older people may also be difficult to talk about feelings of sadness or depression. Depression can affect memory and concentration, especially in the elderly.