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Aging comes with its fair share of challenges, and it’s normal to struggle with some of the changes getting older brings. But, depression is not a normal part of aging; it is a mood disorder that requires attention and treatment. Depression can affect a person’s thoughts and feelings, and interfere with one’s motivation and ability to complete daily activities such as bathing, eating, and sleeping.
Seeing someone you love struggling with depression can be heartbreaking, and if they’re an older adult, there may be other health challenges they’re facing, too. Assisted living can be the right solution for older adults who have been diagnosed with clinical depression and could otherwise benefit from senior residential living. The community, accessibility, and professional assistance provided in assisted living facilities create a supportive environment that can help seniors make new social connections, discover new hobbies, and even regain some independence.
If you’re an older adult living with depression or are a caregiver whose loved one is experiencing depression, read on. This guide will help you take steps toward understanding depression in older adults, finding help and support, and determining if assisted living may be the right choice in your situation.