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Help, My Elderly Mother is Depressed!
An elderly mother is depressed and her adult child feels guilty, helpless, and hopeless. Advice ...
Mom Insists She’s Not Depressed
Despite staying home 24/7, their widowed mom insists she’s not depressed. Should her kids believe ...
Concern for a Depressed Parent
Depression is common, and seniors can be especially vulnerable. See what advice columnist Amy Dickenson ...
How to Support A Loved One With Depression
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My brother has been diagnosed with depression. I want to help him, ...
Transfer Trauma: Helping a Senior Cope with a Move
If you’re planning a move for a senior loved one, consider these steps to help ...
Suicide and Seniors
Suicide isn’t merely a problem of young or middle-aged people. In fact, rates of suicide ...
Difficult Friendships and Reconnection
A college re-connection quickly becomes challenging, highlighting the issues of difficult friendships, depression, loneliness, and ...
How to Help Your Aging Loved Ones Avoid Seasonal Depression
The pandemic has gotten most of the negative press lately since it has caused many ...
Seasonal Affective Disorder and COVID
It might not be much comfort, but you are not alone if you are feeling ...
Connect with Seniors This Thanksgiving
When families will are separated by miles, in-person visits aren’t always possible, even on holidays. ...