Senior Depression Symptoms
Many of the usual symptoms of depression may be present in the elderly. See:
Depression in the elderly may be hard to detect. Common symptoms such as fatigue, appetite loss, and trouble sleeping can be part of the aging process or a physical illness. As a result, early depression may be ignored, or confused with other conditions that are common in the elderly.
Clues to depression in the elderly may include:
- Being more confused or forgetful.
- Eating less....
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