Depression in seniors is surprisingly common, yet it often goes unrecognized because its symptoms look different in older adults than in younger people. Understanding what depression looks like and what to do about it can make a meaningful difference in a parent's quality of life.
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Imagine sitting at your kitchen table on a quiet Saturday morning, coffee in hand, scrolling through an article about the rising cost of long-term care. Your stomach tightens. You close the tab and move on with your day. Sound familiar?
You finally got your mom to eat breakfast this morning, but she didn't recognize your voice on the phone by noon. Your sibling thinks you're overreacting. You missed a meeting at work because the pharmacy called about a prescription mix-up. By evening, you're sitting in your car in the driveway, too drained to walk inside your own house.
