Right At Home Kalamazoo shares tips on how to help prevent senior loved ones being isolated during cold, winter months. During the holidays, seniors experience a flurry of activity and companionship, ...

Depression is not a normal part of aging, yet it affects millions of older adults around the world. Many older people ...

Karolinska Institutet has discovered that an already registered antidepressant, duloxetine, may also have positive effects on memory and cognitive functions in the elderly. "Both depression and ...

A small clinical trial suggests that probiotics may offer a surprising mental health boost for older adults with depression. Seniors who took a daily probiotic alongside their regular antidepressant ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jun. 2—MOSES LAKE — It's not talked about very much, but depression is a very real concern for seniors. "Aging is not always easy, ...

Late-life depression (LLD) is a frequent complication of the aging process, occurring in up to 5% of senior adults and in a higher proportion of subjects with coexistent medical illnesses. The average ...

A new study suggests that altering the gut microbiome with probiotics may provide additional benefits for older adults being treated for depression.

Retirement marks a significant life transition, often envisioned as a time of freedom, leisure, and fulfillment after decades of work. However, for many, it brings unexpected challenges to mental ...

Dean Longo noticed a reoccurring issue while providing in-home services to older people. Instead of recognizing the symptoms of depression, family members often confused behaviors with signs of aging ...

Depression is often misunderstood in older adults, especially men. Many people assume that sadness is a normal part of aging, but clinical depression is not inevitable. In senior men, depression can ...