Normal Aging — Not Characterized by Mental Disorders

Mistake to Dismiss Mental Illness Contrary to popular belief, mental disorders like anxiety, depression, cognitive impairment, mood disorders and behavioral problems, are not a normal part of aging. Yet, psychiatric illnesses in older adults have long tended to be neglected, sometimes...

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Deafness Can Cause Isolation in Elderly, pt 1

Don't Ignore Signs of Bad Hearing According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one third of those over 60 and half of those over 85 have hearing loss. While hearing loss is considered a normal part...

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