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minor problems of old age, depression in older adults and the elderly,…
minor problems of old age
depression in older adults and the elderly
depression
common problem in older adults
the symptoms of depression
energy
appetite
sleep
interest in work hobbies and relationships
signs and symptoms of depression
sadness
fatigue
losing interest in hobbies
social isolation
weight loss or loss of appetite
sleep disturbances
increased use of alcohol or other drugs
fixation on death suicidal thoughts or attemps
dementia vs depression in the elderly
symptoms of depression
mental decline is relatively rapid
knows the correct time date and where he is
difficulty concentrating
language and motor skills are slow but normal
notices or worries about memory problems
symptoms of dementia
mental decline happens slowly
confused and disoriented he becomes lost in familiar locations
difficulty with short-term memory
writing speaking and motor skills are impaired
does not notice memory problems or seem to care
depression self-help for older adults and the elderly
to evercome depression it is important to
find new interests
to accept changes
to stay physically and socially active
types of self help include
getting enough
maintaining a healthy diet
participating in fun activities
taking care of a pet
learning a new skill
creating opportunities to laugh
normal memory loss vs dementia
normal age related memory changes
able to function independently and do normal activities
able to recall and describe incidents of memory
may pause to remember directions
occasional difficulty finding the right word
judgment and decision-making ability
symptoms that may indicate dementia
difficulty performing simple daily tasks
unable to recall or describe specific instances
get lost or disoriented even in familiar places
words are frequently forgotten
trouble making choices
about falls
older adults are the number cause of
fractures
hospital admissions for trauma
loss of independence
injury deaths
number of personal risk factor to falling
muscle weakness especially in the legs
the balance and how people walk
blood pressure
sensory problems
alcohol and depression in older adults
alcohol can help to deal with psysical and emotional pain
alcohol makes symptoms of
depression
irritability
anxiety worse
impairs their brain function
sleep needs change with age
sleep needs change over a person's lifetime
Many older people sleep less
They often have trouble falling asleep
may have other medical and psychiatric problems