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Home InsteadDepression can be a serious disease in older adults and the causes are often varied. Surprisingly simple solutions sometimes help counteract depression such as vitamin supplementation, according to research, and companionship. It's always important to first have a doctor's assessment to determine the causes of depression and the best course of action.
Caregivers who repress their feelings say that other areas of their lives have suffered including personal time, time with family and friends, hobbies, marriage and relationships, and career.
Home Instead network research reveals that caregivers who hide their emotions are 2.3 times more likely than other caregivers to have experienced depression since becoming a caregiver.
Question: My mother has always been a caretaker—she has always taken care of anyone who needed anything done. She has always been busy. Even after a fall, she stayed busy sewing, crocheting, cooking, etc. Now after another fall—which broke her leg, left her unconscious on the floor overnight and resulted in hypothermia—she has suffered some…
The holidays can be stressful, confusing or even depressing for seniors if their mental, physical & emotional needs are not taken into account.
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