You can have a quality life that is more satisfying and rewarding to both of you. Do not give up. It is very easy to slip into a depressed state. When you give up, all hope is gone. We are adding valuable information on depression as well as a brief overview of the Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health and Older Adults.
Many people think that depression symptoms are a normal part of aging.
While stressful life events such as declining health, loss of a family and friends increase with age, serious depression is not normal and should be treated. The mental health information also includes some warning signs that intervention may be indicated. Check out some interesting facts in the Tips and Tools Section . This information was provided by Julie Maxwell from the Senior Bridges Program. The videos have written text that follows the verbal portion of the presentation.