Depression and Aging: It’s Time to Stop the Madness
Depression does not need to be a normal part of aging. It’s up to all of us to acknowledge—and address—the risk.
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We Are Living Longer, Sicker and Happier Lives
Two major studies about aging dominated the headlines this week presenting drastically opposing views on what old age has to offer — years of painful suffering or increased wellbeing and happiness?
Continue ReadingDepression and Dementia
Depression is about twice as likely to occur in dementia patients as the elderly in general. Along with depression comes weight loss, lethargy, and a host of symptoms and behaviors that are likely to lead to earlier decline and placement … Continue reading →
Continue ReadingNine Ways to Support Someone with Depression
Like so many others, I’ve experienced something of depression in my life, but never anything that lingered or caused me to think about suicide. However, my sister and one of my dearest friends did choose that way out.
I’ve had friends who have str…
Continue ReadingHallucinogens and the Fear of Death
Below is an article from the NYTimes by John Tierney on the use of Hallucinogens to treat the fear of death in terminal patients. The results are preliminary and the result of only a small number of patients but they … Continue reading →
Continue ReadingNew Report on Treating Depression in People with Parkinson’s
Some of the newer antidepressants can help treat depression in people with Parkinson’s without aggravating other disease symptoms, according to a new report published in the April 17 issue of Neurology.
In the study, 115 people with Parkinson’s r…
Continue ReadingDEPRESSION: The Placebo Problem
On February 19, the CBS news magazine 60 Minutes aired a segment (“Treating Depression: Is there a placebo effect?”) on which psychologist Irving Kirsch claimed that placebos help most people with depression as much as antidepressant medication.
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Continue ReadingDEPRESSION: Myths and Facts
I’ve had some experience – mild, and not long-lasting – with depression. Chances are, you have, too.
The more I read, the more I’m inclined to believe that there’s lots of undiagnosed depression among seniors. It’s an important topic I pla…
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