Symptoms of depression can begin at any age and for no apparent reason.
For many seniors, however, the symptoms of depression often go unrecognized. Others may not realize that new medications can cause emotional changes. As a result, it's important for seniors and those who care for them to be aware of the symptoms of depression. NAMI says many seniors, thinking that depression is an inevitable sign of aging, ignore or deny their symptoms. Sometimes depression is triggered by a specific event such as the loss of a loved one.