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From a story in the May 31, 2006 edition
of the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel:
Waltham, Mass. – More than ten percent
of the 19 million Americans with depression are senior citizens
– roughly two out of every 10 people over 65. Depression
is not only a serious medical problem on its own, but it can
complicate existing medical conditions such as Parkinson’s
disease and cancer, and increases the risk for heart disease
and stroke.
Family members need to step in and take
an active role in helping an older adult get medical treatment.
They need to call a physician, report the signs of depression
they see, make an appointment, and then accompany the depressed
family member to the doctor’s office.
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