The Importance of Managing Depression in Cardiac Recovery

Having a heart attack changes life immediately. What felt important prior to the health crisis suddenly fades into the background, while the main concern becomes helping the damaged heart to heal. Life is then full of adjusting to new medications, implementing dietary changes and an exercise regimen, following up with medical appointments and tests, all […]

Beyond the Winter Doldrums: How to Help Seniors with Anhedonia

After the busyness of the holidays, it’s not uncommon for the winter doldrums to emerge. Yet what might appear at first to be just a bit of boredom could in fact be something more serious that should be addressed. Anhedonia is a or a loss of interest in activities that a person once enjoyed and […]

Understanding the Risk of Depression for Older Adults

After spending time with relatives and revisiting beloved traditions and memories throughout the holiday season, it’s typical for a sense of nostalgia and sorrow to set in for older people. And while some degree of short-term post-holiday disappointment can be expected, it is crucial to understand that it could grow into depression. Depression is a […]