Depression im Alter

The life partner dies, contact with children is lost, and illnesses make life difficult: depression in older adults is often accepted as inevitable. However, this should not be tolerated. It is possible to bring joy back into the lives of older individuals! Martin Hautzinger has developed a program specifically tailored to the needs of older people. The basic program consists of six modules. There are adaptations for treating depression associated with various age-related illnesses. Extensive working materials are available online. Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in older age. It often occurs in conjunction with physical or dementia-related illnesses. Martin Hautzinger has adapted his treatment program accordingly: there are variations for patients with diabetes, stroke, Parkinson's disease, and geriatric conditions.