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  In my previous post Old and Depressed: The Not So Golden Years, I talked about the five main causes of elderly depression. Getting old doesn’t mean you have to be depressed. Old age doesn’t reduce the effectiveness of proper treatment. I’ve witnessed with my 70+ old uncle how proper treatment of depression can bring…

I know that wives of PTSD vets and military go through a lot of personal stress, anxiety and even depression caring for their husbands. What I didn’t know is that this effect is called Secondary PTSD. Many spouses and loved ones of veterans are at risk for Secondary PTSD. What is it and how do…

“Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better.” ~ Alberta Einstein “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” ~ Lao Tzu May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. May songbirds serenade you every step along the way. May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that’s…

Research shows that elderly depression is a common, widespread problem. Adults over age 60 are five times more likely to be depressed or suicidal than younger people. Men are more likely to commit suicide than women. Depression isn’t a normal part of getting old. Symptoms can be confused with what is part of the normal…
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