Depression in Older Adults: Discovering Our Innate Potential to Meet Any Challenge
Dr. Alan Weisser is our guest for this Living to 100 Club Podcast, as we discuss the topic of depression in older adults. We examine the symptoms of depression and contrast it with the symptoms seen in middle-aged adults. And we explore many questions about this condition in the senior population. Despite its prevalence in the over 65 population, are there ways to move beyond the multi-layered list of negative consequences that can impact this age group. How do we help the person who is in denial? How is depression related to anxiety and anger?
Here are more topics that are addressed. Why is it that older adults tend to want to handle depression themselves, and are less inclined to seek treatment? More importantly, can we learn different approaches to surviving the physical and personal setbacks and even thrive once we get beyond them? Beyond this, can we rely more on our innate ability to manage stresses, and if so, what would this look like? Join us for this conversation about re-framing depression in older adults.
For more information about depression, read a past Living to 100 Club blog article here. For details about the differences among depression, dementia, and delirium, click this link to a past article by Dr. Casciani.
Mini Bio
Dr. Alan Weisser is a clinical psychologist who has worked in public sector mental health institutions for many years, becoming expert at bringing people together and solving problems. He founded New Options, Inc. in 2002 to help people with chronic pain learn to fully engage in recovery. He is the author of the book, New Possibilities: Unraveling the Mystery and Mastering Chronic Pain.
Items for Our Listeners
Alan’s Website: New Options, Inc.
Alan’s Book: New Possibilities: Unraveling the Mystery and Mastering Chronic Pain