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Feel Sad
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| FAST
FACTS |
- Depression is
not a normal part of aging.
- Depression is
a long lasting sadness that just will not go away.
- Symptoms of
depression may include: feelings of hopelessness and helplessness;
feeling blue or discouraged; frequent irritation; feelings
of failure; lack of satisfaction; unable to enjoy activities
that used to be fun; and multiple physical complaints that
never seem to get better.
- Depression
contributes to loss of independence, loss of mobility, self-neglect
for activities of daily living, isolation, poor nutrition,
and behavior problems.
- Suicide rates
increase with age and are highest among those over 65 years
of age.
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| WHAT
TO DO |
- Depression
is treatable. Interventions include:
- Medical evaluation and treatment
- Exercise (individual or group)
- Nutrition support
- Support groups
- Congregate meals
- Socialization
- Get a depression
screening from a nurse, social worker, or physician.
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| WHERE
TO GO |
- Go to your local hospital
or mental health facility.
- Call the Benjamin
Rose Institute Behavioral Health Unit::
(216) 791-8000
- Call the Behavioral
Center for Older Adults, Parma Hospital to arrange
for a speaker in your local community: (440) 743-4179
- Call the National
Association of Mental Illness for information and referral service: 1-800-950-6264
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