Older adults are at a higher risk of depression ... Ory recommended avoiding the word “depressed” outright and instead talking about the signs they have noted. Aranda suggested family and ...
Older people themselves aren’t the issue, but the way we talk about them is. We must change the language our society uses to describe older adults. Among the ageist stereotypes in Hur’s charac ...
Dr Louisa Jackman says as long as it’s from a safe distance, remotely or with members of the household, conversation, especially with older people, is a practical way to help everyone’s mental health.
It’s not uncommon for young people to face strong resistance when they suggest that their older relatives talk about or even seek help for their mental health struggles. Consequently ...