Friday, October 19, 2018

Learn 14 Signs of Depression in Older Adults


If you don't want to download the whole infographic, here are the 14 signs of depression:


  1. Emotional Numbness
  2. Anxiety
  3. Lack of interest in activities you used to enjoy
  4. Concentration and memory problems
  5. Feelings of guilt and shame
  6. Feelings of worthlessness
  7. Lack of motivation
  8. Suicidal thoughts
  9. Increase or decrease in appetite or weight
  10. Loss of interest in sex
  11. Sleeping problems
  12. Constipation
  13. Combination of symptoms that last most of the day for two weeks or more
  14. Lack of recognition that depression is NOT a normal occurrence in the aging process
Do you know an elderly adult who may be suffering from these symptoms? Find them help as soon as possible!

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