
Recognizing Depression in Older Adults: Signs, Causes, and When to Seek Help
Depression can affect people at any stage of life, but in older adults, its signs are sometimes overlooked or misunderstood. Changes in mood, energy, memory, or social engagement may be attributed to aging, physical illness, or difficult life circumstances rather than recognized as possible symptoms of depression. Although growing older often brings meaningful transitions and challenges, depression is not an inevitable part of aging. Recognizing the signs can help older adults and their loved ones understand what is happening and