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Depression in the aging adult (How to fight depression (Activities and…
Depression in the aging adult
Stereotyping
When we assume the elderly are weak they can feel incompetent and this is known as
Compassionate Stereotyping
Media
Media is agist which can lead to discrimination against older roles
Reversed Stereotyping:
Often "comedy gimmicks" can be hurtful and case shame
How to fight depression
Activities and Diet
Proper Medications
We control how we age by what we eat and how we treat our bodies
Friends and Family
Having a spouse gives you companionship
Living accommodations
Nursing Homes, Family homes or by themselves? Which is the best option?
Mental Disorders
The aging feel lost and confused when they can no longer remember their world
CLICK HERE: TED TALKS: The Fight Against Alzheimer's And Dementia
REFERENCE: Cohen, S. (n.d.). The Fight Against Alzheimer' and dementia. Speech. Retrieved February 23, 2017, from
https://www.ted.com/playlists/443/the_fight_against_alzheimer_s
How is your wife doing John?
40 million world wide effected and accidents can occure
When you can't remember you get nervous and upset.
Physical Disorders
Chronic Disorders can lead to a lack of mobility
Acute disorders can lead to missing family functions and events
