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Roles and Responsibilities of a Geriatric Counselor
The number of American seniors has increased over the years. Thanks to the development of healthcare. Along with these positive aspects are the challenges that seniors face, including issues with our mental health. To overcome these challenges, we ne...
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Combating Depression Among Seniors Using Psychotherapy
Of the several psychosocial issues, it is depression that affects seniors the most. There are many possible causes of depression. But there’s some evidence that psychotherapy has some positive results in treating depression among the elderly. R...
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Tell-Tale Signs of Depression Among the Elderly
While depression can anyone regardless of age, gender, health, and status in life, our senior loved ones are at a higher risk for developing the condition because of the prevalence of at least one chronic condition at their age. However, per the CDC,...
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Basics of Geriatric Depression You Need to Know About
Do you have a senior loved one at home? Chances are, you have also heard the term geriatric to refer to anything related to their health. That said, owing to the stigma of depression as a whole, you may not be familiar with the term geriatric depress...
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Little Steps to Grief Recovery
Grief is a natural response to loss. When we lose a loved one, going through grief can manifest in crying, isolation, and even feeling down for a period. These are natural human reactions. However, there is a tendency for the pain and grief to overwh...
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How to Distinguish Depression from Grief
Grief is a normal emotion or reaction that people feel when they lose a loved one, end a relationship, fail to meet expectations, or experience other difficult life situations. Some might think the grieving process is the same as depression as both c...
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