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Depression in Older Adults: Why It Often Goes Unnoticed

Older adult sitting thoughtfully by a window, reflecting the often unnoticed emotional signs of depression in later life.

Growing older is often associated with wisdom, resilience, and life experience. But it can also present serious psychological and emotional difficulties. While physical illnesses among older adults receive considerable attention, mental health concerns, particularly depression, are frequently overlooked or misunderstood. Many people mistakenly assume that sadness, withdrawal, or a lack of energy are simply natural […]