Depression In Elderly
By zhawee
@zhawee (873)
Philippines
August 6, 2011 6:25pm CST
My grandmother was not able to walk on her own anymore unless she had a cane of stroller, becaus have knee surgery ever since she had has very depression after suffering a major stroke. She don`t want to be alone, she wanted to help or making sharing the household chores. So she make depression every time she came alone. She have felt himself guilty because she don`t able to help. She always saying she is disability and nothing. H0w can i Encourage my grandmother don`t think about that?
1 person likes this
5 responses
@wqdayang (137)
• China
23 Feb 12
as the young,we should try our best to take good care of the elder.you have already think of that,that is right.you can spend more time to talk with her to make her happy.
@blademaiden (734)
• Romania
7 Aug 11
I can understand why your grandmother became depressed. She is an active person, who enjoys helping her family, but not being able to walk makes her feel useless. As a disabled person, she has an increased need for emotional support. You can help her a lot by talking to her and spending time together. This way she won't isolate herself from the others, which could make her depression worse.
@kareemadivina (1230)
• Philippines
7 Aug 11
The best thing you can do is to be supportive to your grandmother.Most elderlies feel that way especially if they are sick.You can help alleviate her depression by allowing her to do things she can still do for her to have a feeling of self-worth.As much as possible don't let her be upset by leaving her alone.Always engage her in family activities,even if her role is just an audience.Small things of kindness always matters for the elderlies.
@pbbbsra (1214)
• Philippines
7 Aug 11
I am sorry, I am sad about your grandmom. It is just normal for her to feel that way, but as a grandchild you can help her by staying with her when you have time. If she really want to do something, you can share with her some chores that won't make her feel tired. You can ask her things and let her teach you things that she is good at. That way she will regain that sense of purpose...
@lbygyh970855 (237)
• China
7 Aug 11
I think now she is more dependent on your family than ever. She wants you to be around so that she doesn't feel lonely. Every member of your family should give the warmth that your grandmother needs. Let her feel that you all need her and she is so important.
