Christmas is coming, most of us begin to feel the joy and anticipation that the feast celebrations bring. We admire the houses adorned with bright multicolored lights and are lifted by the sense of family. It's easy to get caught up in the planning and in the excitement of gifts, parties and celebrations.
But not everyone rejoices at the holiday cheer. Actually this is a time of year when many individuals aged, elderly and disabled people succumb to depression. It's hard to go to celebrate year after year when you lose people you've known for years of illness and old age. In addition, having fewer friends and family in your life means may feel forgotten or believe that you are a burden to those who you know. Many elderly people and the elderly retire gradually, and their families and loved ones may not even realize that they are depressed.
Depression is easy to overlook because we heard it all down, sad or frustrated at one time or another and clinical symptoms cover many other diseases. Someone suffering from depression may not even realize, just may think you're tired or burned. Depression is an insidious disease that is difficult to recognize and fight, especially alone.
The most common symptoms of depression are fatigue and lack of energy or enthusiasm, feelings of being useless or hopeless, irritability or anxiety. People who suffer from depression lose interest in Hobbies and activities have usually have difficulty concentrating and making decisions or remember details. Loss of appetite or overeating is also an indicator that something serious is wrong. Another possible sign of depression is insomnia, the inability to sleep adds to a person's failure to concentrate or think straight. Lack of sleep can also cause hallucinations and increase feelings of despair. And, of course, have thoughts of suicide or suicidal attempts.
The thought of being alone during the holidays can be overwhelmingly painful and unbearable even without clinical depression. Fortunately, there is a solution. If you know someone who suffers from depression or who needs home care services, home care agencies can arrange a senior companion or Caregiver to provide assistance and companionship. Services are both 24-hour clock or 24, live in care and may include companionship, personal care, cleaning, laundry, errands, cooking and medical transport and social events.
Jackie Brown is a Manager of a-1 Home Care Agency and is the author of several articles and newsletter on their website and blog. Wrote about depression and other disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, dementia and support services offered.
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