If you identified with several of the signs of depression in the survey, call your doctor. Take the list to show your doctor. You may need to get a checkup and find out if you have depression.

It isn't "normal" to feel depressed all the time when you get older. In fact, most older people feel satisfied with their lives.  When a depressed mood continues for some time, you may be suffering from a clinical depression.

If you think that you or your loved one has clinical depression, talk to your doctor about treatment options that may be appropriate for your specific situation. Every individual is unique, and the treatments for each condition may be different.

Your doctor can refer you to the LifeAssess^SM Program at Holy Redeemer. The professionals at Holy Redeemer Home Care provide assessment, treatment options, recommendations, and rehabilitation according to the orders of your physician.

The interdisciplinary teams include nurses with specialties in mental health. They also include social workers, occupational, physical, and speech therapists, as well as home health aides. By offering intervention, we are able to help people continue to live satisfying lives at home.