Signs and symptoms of depression in the elderlyRecognizing depression in the elderly starts with knowing the signs and symptoms. Depression red flags include:
1. Sadness
2. Fatigue
3. Abandoning or losing interest in hobbies or other pleasurable past times
4. Social withdrawal and isolation (reluctance to be with friends, engage in activities, or leave home)
5. Weight loss; loss of appetite
6. Sleep disturbances (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, oversleeping, or daytime sleepiness)
7. Loss of self-worth (worries about being a burden, feelings of worthlessness, self-loathing)
8. Increased use of alcohol or other drugs
9. Fixation on death; suicidal thoughts or attempts
7. Loss of self-worth (worries about being a burden, feelings of worthlessness, self-loathing)
8. Increased use of alcohol or other drugs
9. Fixation on death; suicidal thoughts or attempts
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