This goes to show that being a good citizen and sharing your time, wisdom and expertise is rewarded on ElderCare Online. In addition, I am now also offering free caregiving books to five caregivers who register and post a minimum of one discussion topic before the end of April. The Spiritual Journey of Love, Loss and Renewal. You may recall our previous RSI Skill Builder on Overcoming Isolation. These two guides are designed to help family caregivers understand geriatric depression, help their loved ones combat it and improve their wellbeing and quality of life.
Depression greatly diminishes a person s quality of life, personal joy and productivity.
Frail elderly persons, the residents in assisted living facilities, too often experience depression. Their declining health and functioning, multiple life changes and diminished personal resources are factors predisposing the frail elderly to depression. Societal stigma and misunderstandings continually affect detection, treatment and prevention of depression. Depression can be managed and treated so that the person s quality of life, personal joy and productivity can return. The first of two Skill Builders is Understanding Geriatric Depression.