Depression in old age

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Topic: Depression

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Primary source: https://salusmax.de/ar/pfle-xikon-2/depression

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Typical symptoms are persistent despondency, loss of interest, lack of drive, sleep disturbances, and social withdrawal.

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Key points

  • When can depression in old age go unnoticed?: Depression in old age is often unrecognized.
  • Which signs are listed for depression in older people?: Persistent despondency, loss of interest, lack of drive, sleep disturbances, and social withdrawal.

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What symptoms can indicate depression?

Typical symptoms are persistent despondency, loss of interest, lack of drive, sleep disturbances, and social withdrawal.

When can depression in old age go unnoticed?

Depression in old age is often unrecognized.

Which signs are listed for depression in older people?

Persistent despondency, loss of interest, lack of drive, sleep disturbances, and social withdrawal.

Sources

  1. https://salusmax.de/ar/pfle-xikon-2/depression

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