Q: Is depression in seniors different than in other age groups? A: There are more than 54 million people over the age of the 65 in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. By 2050, it ...

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The environment plays a key role in the health of older adults, two major studies recently revealed. One found that high rain exposure was significantly associated with greater mortality risk and ...

The holiday season is a wonderful time of year for many. But as we age, we tend to have to deal with a bit more loss: Loved ones, including friends and spouses, may have died. Your grown children tend ...

When you look at all the things seniors face as they grow older, it’s easy to understand how depression might affect them. As they age, they might lose their spouse, siblings and friends to illness ...

Right At Home Kalamazoo shares tips on how to help prevent senior loved ones being isolated during cold, winter months. During the holidays, seniors experience a flurry of activity and companionship, ...

Depression should not be considered a normal part of aging and should never be taken lightly. Feeling sad is a common reaction to loss, life struggles, or weakened self-esteem, but when those feelings ...

A study reveals that frailty and depression in older adults contribute to 17% of dementia risk, emphasizing their complex ...

Despite the deserved shine on their golden years, not all seniors look like this couple. Newer mental health practitioners and the public often have inaccurate information about depression, leading to ...

Experiencing depression as an older adult can indicate that a person has dementia, according to a new study. Doctors should view older adults who experience depression later in life as possibly having ...

Older people – those between 65 and 80 – tended to cope better with anxiety and other mental health challenges during the COVID pandemic, according to a University of Michigan survey. In fact, they ...