No, Depression is Not a Normal Part of Aging

Take charge of your mental health and recognize the difference between feeling "down" and clinical depression.....This episode brings to light a topic that is often overlooked - mental health among the elderly, with our highly esteemed guest, Amanda Marker. She's not just the director of business development for Windmoor Healthcare, but also a licensed mental health counselor. While age is just a number, it seems the world often forgets that. We examine the  darker side of ageism, observing how it can lead to depression, isolation, and increased suicide risk. To end on a positive note, we explore the steps to improve mental health in seniors.  As the holiday season approaches, we also address the deep-seated stigma surrounding mental health and how to manage it. SeniorLivingGuide.com Podcast sponsored by TransMed Care Long Distance Medical TransportationThe background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by purple-planet.com.https://www.purple-planet.com/*SeniorLivingGuide.com Webinars and Podcast represents the opinions and expertise of our guests. The content here is for informational and educational purposes. It does not necessarily represent the views, recommendations, opinions or advice of Fairfax Publishing/SeniorLivingGuide.com or its employees