elderly
family members,
friends and neighbors
who may be
depressed Nili Raquel Larish,
MPH 2011
What is depression?
But if they are depressed, there are signs you should know:
emotional
physical
thinking problems
(Ramos, n.d.)
How you can help
Offer emotional support:
- Talking to their doctor can help them feel better and get treatment.
- If they are not sure what to say to their doctor, help them with this
list of questions.
- Use this checklist to remind them what info to bring to the doctor’s visit.
How you can help
Help them arrange to get tested for depression
at home:
-Free treatment
-Free treatment/medication -Must be at least 50 years old
-Up to age 70
-For Hispanics only
-Services offered in English and Spanish
Is there a quiz for
depression in the elderly?
You can also pick up a copy of the quiz at the front desk, to
take home with you or give to a loved one.
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