Depression And Memory Loss In The Elderly

Depression is one of the most recurrently investigated psychological disorders within the area of medical R&D (Montorio & Izal, 1996). A number of exhaustive researches have been carried out to study its symptoms and impacts on different patients belonging to different personal and professional attributes and most of these researchers depicted that depression in the elderly people is very frequent and in spite of number of researches in this context, it is often undiagnosed or untreated. To add to this jeopardy, it has also been estimated that only 10% out of the total depressed elderly individuals receive proper diagnosis and treatment (Holroyd et al, 2000). And for that reason, an authentic

The symptoms of depression usually vary from person to person; symptoms can either be severe or moderate. Some people can be indecisive, have uncontrollable sobbing, and feelings of despair, anger, and worthlessness. People with moderate symptoms might still be able to function, but their depression can cause them to lack a feeling of pleasure or ambition. As the above symptoms suggest, depression has to do with a lot more than just being sad. Depression symptoms can interfere with five areas of functioning: emotional, motivational, behavioral, cognitive, and physical. Depression can affect

Depression not only takes a toll on a person mentally and emotionally but physically as well. Depression can cause chronic physical pain. Depression can cause: Fatigue or loss of energy, sleep disruptions, eating disturbances, inappropriate or excessive crying, headaches, back pain, muscle aches and joint pain, chest pain, and digestive problems. Sleeping disruptions and weight loss or gain add to the cycle of depression. Physical pain causes someone suffering from depression to have a less likely chance to move around more and help to naturally stimulate the body which would help in releasing serotonin and endorphins . “Depression, like heart disease and cancer, is a major public-health problem” (Depression, 1997). Depression can also be more predisposed to some than others especially if: there is a family history of depression

In the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic & Statistical Manual (APA, 2000) the symptoms of depression are: loss of interest or enjoyment in activities; changing in weight and appetite; changes to sleep pattern; loss of energy; feeling worthless or guilty; suicidal thoughts; poor concentration and being either agitated or slowed up.

Some symptoms of depression are stress, anxiety, guilt or losing a close family member or friend. There are also some social symptoms that cause depression such as fighting issues in between family members or a best friend, sexual abuse or too extreme expectations.

Once you reach a certain point in your life how do you just forgot? Is there a certain point in your life where your memory is affected? The common question going around is does your memory decline with age. One reason this is important because it will affect all of us. We will all get old and this can greatly affect our health. The research can show how our older age will affect our memory.

The purpose of this research is to review factors that trigger elderly depression states, their physical and mental health conditions,

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “older adults are at an increased risk of depression, because depression is more common in people who have other illnesses, and 80% of older adults have a chronic condition” (CDC, 2017). The CDC also mentions that older adults are often misdiagnosed or undertreated, because the symptoms may be thought to be the cause of something else, or the patient doesn’t understand that treatment would be beneficial and do not seek help.

Memory loss in elderly people is the fourth leading cause of death in elderly people; there are around 4 to 5 million Americans and more than 8 million people all over the world have been suffering from this disease. So, what is dementia in the elderly people? The disease is called Alzheimer's disease (AD) which is a disorder characterized by memory impairment and yet disorders in reasoning, planning, speaking, and understanding.

It’s a well-known fact: Elderly people are likely to suffer depression. There are many explanations for this tendency. Aging often results in a loss of mobility and independence. Some seniors may be dealing with a disease or chronic health condition. Others may find their social circle tightening as their friends move away or pass on.

Some of the things that lead to depression include loss of a job, death of a friend or relative, and problem in social relationships among others.

Mental disorders are becoming more prevalent in today's society as people add stress and pressure to their daily lives. The elderly population is not eliminated as a candidate for a disorder just because they may be retired. In fact, mental disorders affect 1 in 5 elderly people. One would think that with disorders being rather prevalent in this age group that there would be an abundance of treatment programs, but this is not the case. Because the diagnosis of an individual's mental state is subjective in nature, many troubled people go untreated regularly (summer 1998). Depression in the elderly population is a common occurrence, yet the diagnosis and treatment seem to slip

Aim: This research is aimed to clarify characteristics of depression in the elderly, in elderly persons with dementia, and elderly persons with advanced dementia by classifying the patterns of dementia and depression into four types through the analysis of their scores of cognitive functions and depressive states.

The aging process is a course that can be positive, filled with new experiences, and one that individuals can look forward to. However, many aging persons do not have this same positive ascription. There is a growing fear that when you age, you will become sad, lonely, and depressed. Growing rates of depression within the geriatric population is undeniable and rapidly growing. Instead of settling for this reality, we must learn more about geriatric depression by uncovering the symptoms, risk factors, methods of detection, cultural aspects, and intervention methods. Depression in the elderly is a major public health issue of relevance to clinicians, administrators and policy makers (Heok & Ho, 2008). The misdiagnosis and inappropriate management

Depression affects everyone's life at sometime or another. Depression comes in a wide variety of forms, from mild unhappiness to a chemical imbalance in the mind. There are many different symptoms that reveal a person's problem with depression. If left untreated, depression may continue to develop into a serious illness or even death.