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    Depression Treatment For Elderly

    The elderly are among the multiple individuals highly at risk of depression because they are likely to experience loss from the death of a spouse or siblings, or isolation due to relocation or retirement. On top of that, experiences of chronic pain and other physical illnesses may also trigger a depressive disorder. Suicide among people aged 80 to 84 is even more than twice higher compared to the general population and that brings a cause for concern. Although depression may occur at old age, it is definitely not a normal condition. Depression treatment is highly necessary despite the imminent reluctance of the elders to go through one. Depression Among Elders…