Recognizing depression in the elderly starts with knowing the signs and symptoms. Depression red flags include:
- Sadness
- Fatigue
- Abandoning or losing interest in hobbies or other pleasurable pastimes
- Social withdrawal and isolation (reluctance to be with friends, engage in activities, or leave home)
- Weight loss or loss of appetite
- Loss of self-worth (worries about being a burden, feelings of worthlessness, self-loathing)
- Increased use of alcohol or other drugs
- Fixation on death; suicidal thoughts or attempts
- Sleep disturbances (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, oversleeping, or daytime sleepiness)
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