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Senior
According to recent statistics, depression affects more than six million people over age 65 in the United States. But Cleveland Clinic experts say only about 10 percent of these people are treated for the condition. In this article, the experts give a list of risk factors for depression in seniors, including living alone, having a significant fear of dying, or having recently experienced a bereavement.
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From Our Experts
Communicating With Seniors Made Easier
I’ve always thought I was pretty intuitive. I’m not a controlling person and can be patient to my own detriment. Why am I telling you... Read more »
Credit Card Debt and Seniors
The Dallas Morning News published a story recently entitled “Retirees Sliding into Debt: Higher Costs of Housing, Medical Care and... Read more »
Uncle Al Zheimer's Summer Camp... The Wayward Seniors Saga Continues
Uncle Al: Good morning campers! As you do every day, please let us know what name you will go by on this day and we'll... Read more »
New Type of Senior Citizens Centers Emphasize Cafe Society,...
One of the often-cited recommendations concerning fending off Alzheimer's disease is the need to stay engaged with people. In fact,... Read more »
Uncle Al Zheimers's Summer Camp For Wayward Seniors
Uncle Al: "Welcome everyone! Please board the bus for our trek to camp...and watch your steps." Uncle Al: ... Read more »
From Our Sources
Illness, surgery not linked to seniors' mental decline
New research published in the journal Anesthesiology suggests that illness and surgery don't contribute to long-term cognitive decline in seniors,... Read more »
Many seniors not selecting lowest cost Medicare drug plans
Most seniors facing the staggering choices of drug plans available through Medicare don't select the plan with the lowest costs, a new report says. Read more »
Seniors should talk to doctor about extended sleep troubles
A geriatric specialist says that older adults who have trouble sleeping for more than two weeks should discuss the issue with a doctor. The doctor... Read more »
Seniors often mistake stroke history
Many seniors who've had a stroke fail to report it, say researchers, and they recommend the use of MRI scans rather than patient self-reporting to... Read more »
Some Antidepressants Tied to Cataracts in Seniors
A new study published in the journal Ophthalmology has found that antidepressants in the class known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors... Read more »
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