Depression, a common problem in older adults, is not clinical depression. Studies show that most older people feel satisfied with their lives, despite numerous illnesses or physical problems.
Dr Prateek Bhardwaj, COO, Vesta ElderCare said, “Depression, like many other illnesses, manifests differently in the elderly. For example, an older adult with depression may or may not feel sad but may complain of a lack of energy and attribute the symptoms to age, causing family, doctors, and even others to Depression is more difficult to detect in older people.
Here is a list of some of the main signs that an older person is suffering from depression:
