Posts Tagged ‘depression’
Do you Know these Foods that Fight Depression
Depression occurs in 7% of the general older population. There are many things that cause depression, but there are also things you can do to fight back. Here’s a list of foods that fight depression that you’ll find in any supermarket. And the good news is that you’re probably eating some of them already! At…
Read More5 Easy Tips to Manage Chronic Pain
As many as eight out of every ten American adults suffer from chronic pain. If your loved one is one of these, here are six ways that can help manage the chronic pain. What is Chronic Pain? Acute pain is the normal sensation you feel when you have hurt yourself or when you are ill.…
Read MoreTwo Easy Tools to Make Happiness Last
Happiness doesn’t usually last. Most of us find that happiness is like a soap bubble. It floats away and disappears. Do you remember how excited you were when you moved into your new home? Or started your new job? Do you also remember that it didn’t last? Happiness Fades Happiness fades. Psychologists call this phenomenon…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Grief, Depression and Dementia
Knowing how to tell the difference between depression, grief and dementia can help you make sure that your loved one gets the right treatment. Part of the natural process of aging is coming face to face with loss. The Connection between Loss, Grief and Depression As we age, we encounter many types of loss. Some…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Depression in Seniors
It’s important to understand the causes of depression in seniors because this illness occurs in 7% of the general older population. Despite what most of us think, depression doesn’t necessarily mean feeling sad. Many depressed seniors will tell you that they don’t feel sad at all. Instead, they complain of low motivation and a lack…
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