Introduction of Depression in Old Age

Depression in Old Age

Introduction
 Depression is common in the older
individuals these days.
 It is not a disease condition that is associated
with the increasing age.
 In Canada, there are about 10-15% older
adults, who are suffering from depression
(Bélanger et al., 2016).

Concept of Geriatric Depression
 Geriatric depression can be described as a
depressive condition that is associated with
the old age.
 Symptoms:
 Overwhelming sadness;
 Insomnia;
 Withdrawal;
 Thoughts of Suicide (Morimoto et al.,
2014).

Concept of Last Stage of Life
 Old age is also known as the last stage of life.
 There are various changes experienced by the
people at this stage of life (Vroman, Arthanat
& Lysack, 2015).
 Physical;
 Emotional;
 Social;
 The risk of death is high at this stage of life.