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What is the difference between everyday and geriatric depression?

I believe my mother who is 76 has geriatric depression. What is the difference?
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How is dementia different from Alzheimer's?

I have both dementia and Alzheimer's in my family tree. What is the difference between the two? My father had it and he had to see a psychiatrist for his condition. He was aware...
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How to help an overweight elderly woman?

My 74 year old mother has gained a lot of weight and I know this isn't healthy. Her doctor even mentioned this to me. How do I help her lose the weight since she can't do much...
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Is Alzheimer's disease treatable?

My friend is 71 years old. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Is Alzheimer's disease treatable?
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Can a psychiatrist help my father who is suffering from dementia?

My 74 year old father is suffering from dementia and is often confused. Would speaking to a psychiatrist be helpful or more confusing for him?
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What are the treatment options for Alzheimer's disease?

My friend was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. What are the treatment options for Alzheimer's disease?
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Will a biochemical genetics consultation help to speed up my metabolism?

I am a 53-year-old woman with a very slow metabolism and this has lead to a decent amount of weight gain. Will a biochemical genetics consultation help to speed up my metabolism?...
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Is depression common among elders?

My grandmother has had panic attacks lately and I'm worried about her. She's 72. Is depression common among elder people as her state can lead to that?
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What are foods that have vitamin B12?

My father who is 72 has Parkinson's disease and the doctor recommended taking vitamin B12. What foods have this type of vitamin?
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What are the symptoms of Parkinson's disease?

My grandpa has been experiencing dizziness and is a bit disoriented. We suspect that he maybe has Parkinson's disease. What are some other symptoms of this disease?
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Does hearing loss affect speech in adults?

My 75-year-old grandfather lost his hearing. It seems he is getting some speech issues. Does hearing loss affect speech in adults?
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Is depression a normal part of aging?

I noticed a lot of my older family members are depressed and all of them are pretty much seniors, 65+. Is depression a normal part of aging?
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What can grandmother take for anxiety?

My grandmother has severe anxiety and it has only gotten worse with age. She gets nervous every time I leave the house and can barely be alone. Is there anything that she can...
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What can older patients take for geriatric depression?

My mom has been really depressed lately and it's affecting her daily routine. She's just so lonely and we aren't sure of what we can do to help her. Can older patients take anything...
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How do I help my grandmother's loneliness?

My grandmother is 80 years old and we noticed that she's been feeling very lonely. She's already in a home because my mom decided that it wasn't safe for her to be home alone....
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Will hospice worsen my grandmother's mental health?

My grandmother is now in hospice after failing to respond to medical treatment for an infection. I'm afraid for what this is going to do to her mental health while she's there....
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How is geriatric depression treated without antidepressants?

My grandmother was diagnosed with geriatric depression, and she doesn't want to take antidepressants for it. Are there ways to treat this without antidepressants?
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What are the symptoms of being a hoarder?

I think my grandmother is hoarder. We live with her and we always noticed that she kept everything that she was given/had. Now that she's older, 78, it's gotten worse. It's...
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Is geriatric depression connected to fibromyalgia?

My grandmother was officially diagnosed with geriatric depression after her stroke, and now she's complaining of chronic pain. I think it could be fibromyalgia. Is it possible...
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How common are anxiety disorders in elderly patients?

My grandmother seems to be getting more and more anxious as she ages. And now that the doctor has diagnosed with dementia, her anxiety is just getting worse. How common are anxiety...
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