Everybody battles with not-so-happy emotions occasionally, even your senior. But recognizing the difference between your senior being sad and something else is what\u2019s important. Here are some of the things you need to keep in mind.<\/p>\n
Rule out Depression or SAD<\/strong><\/p>\n Being sad once in a while is actually quite normal. Sometimes people miss the way things were or miss specific people or activities and it makes them sad. There\u2019s a difference between sadness and depression or even seasonal affective disorder. Both of these are more complicated and require different types of treatments.<\/p>\n Double Check Other Health Issues<\/strong><\/p>\n While you\u2019re talking to your senior\u2019s doctor about the possibility of SAD or depression, make sure that you address other health issues, too. Sometimes medications can cause side effects that contribute to depression, but health conditions can also contribute. Your senior\u2019s doctor can help you to determine if this is a situation where other solutions are a good idea.<\/p>\n