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Do people get depressed when they get older? The truth about senior mental health

While some may believe that feeling sad or withdrawn is a normal part of aging, mental health experts agree this is a dangerous misconception. The reality is that major depression affects a small, but significant, portion of the older adult population, and it is a treatable medical condition, not an inevitable consequence of getting older.

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Which of the following is a common symptom of depression in the elderly that may manifest as challenging behavior?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, depression affects a significant percentage of older adults, but often goes undiagnosed because symptoms can be misinterpreted as part of normal aging. Many caregivers ask, **Which of the following is a common symptom of depression in the elderly that may manifest as challenging behavior?** and often find that this manifests as irritability and agitation, rather than overt sadness.

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