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Publication Date
9-2002
Abstract/ Summary
Caregiving does not cause depression, but some may experience it, as many sacrifice their own physical and emotional needs in order to provide care to others. Symptoms of depression may include a change in eating habits, sleep patterns, feelings of constant exhaustion, loss of interest in things that once brought you pleasure, thoughts of suicide, among others. If any of these symptoms persist for more than two weeks, it is important to recognize and get help with these issues. Depression is a highly curable illness with appropriate medical care.
Repository Citation
Eastern Agency on Aging, University of Maine Center on Aging, Aroostook Area Agency on Aging, Senior Spectrum, Rosscare, Norumbega Medical, Horizons Health Services, Indian Township Tribal Health Center, and Bucksport Regional Health Center, "Depression: Family Fact Sheet #2" (2002). Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation. 22.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/moca_service/22
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