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    7 Ways Seniors Can Get Out of Depression

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    Separate the illness from depression
    Depression is harder to diagnose in seniors because they might also have physical ailments. So for effective ways to get out of depression, ... more 
    Photo by: Ridofranz
    Separate the illness from depression
    Depression is harder to diagnose in seniors because they might also have physical ailments. So for effective ways to get out of depression, the physical and mental disorders must be treated simultaneously. Usually more attention is paid to physical than mental problems. If the patients are not responding to any of the treatments, step-up or change treatments.
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    Older people suffer from depression

    Nearly 25 % or more people older than 65 suffer from one or more of the 5 Ds. These are disability, decline, diminished quality of life, demand on caregivers and dementia. More than 50% of doctor visits by older people are to complain about being depressed. Around 20% of suicides are committed by people belonging to this age group and depression is cited as the main reason for deteriorating health amongst older people.

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