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Depression Is Not a Normal Part of Aging

Depression

by Lynda Spence

Posted: April 21, 2020

Depression is common in older adults. Late-life depression affects 6 million Americans aged 65 or older yet only 10% receive treatment. Even though older adults are at an increased risk for experiencing depression, it is not… Read More

Category: Change Category, Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

Tags: COVID-19, COVID19, covid19 and covid-19, depression, older adults, sadness in older adults

Depression and Older Adults

Peeking through a hole

by Lynda Spence

Posted: January 2, 2020

Depression is common in older adults. Late-life depression affects 6 million Americans aged 65 or older yet only 10% receive treatment. Even though older adults are at an increased risk for experiencing depression, it is not a normal… Read More

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life

Tags: COVID-19, COVID19, depression, grief, hopelessness, human interaction, older adults, suicidal thoughts, worthlessness

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