7% of people (that’s over 20 million in the US) have a major depressive disorder (1). More than HALF of these people do not get the treatment they need (2). We hope the following resources can guide you and your loved ones to get the necessary help and support:
Elderly Depression and Care for the Elderly
http://www.aplaceformom.com/senior-care-resources/articles/elderly-depression
The Guide to Overcoming Holiday Depression for the Elderly and their Caretakers
https://www.aclsonline.us/articles/the-guide-to-overcoming-holiday-depression-for-the-elderly-and-their-caretakers/
Depression is Not a Normal Part of Growing Older | CDC.GOV
http://www.cdc.gov/aging/mentalhealth/depression.htm
Substance Abuse and Misuse Among Older Adults
http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/consumer/factsheets/substnabuse_factsheet.html
Addiction Prevention Guide for Seniors
http://www.newbeginningsdrugrehab.org/guide-to-addiction-prevention-for-seniors/
Depression Treatment: Therapy, Medication and Lifestyle Changes
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/depression-treatment.htm
Brain Health
http://www.alz.org/we_can_help_brain_health_maintain_your_brain.asp
Early Warning Signs of Dementia & Alzheimer’s
http://www.homeadvisor.com/article.show.Early-Warning-Signs-of-Dementia-and-Alzheimers.17144.html
Staying Healthy as a Senior
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors/Health/Staying-Healthy.shtml
22 Senior Health Risk Calculators for Healthy Aging
http://www.calculators.org/health/aging.php
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