Symptoms of Mental Distress in the Elderly

Anxiety
Anger
Low Self-Esteem
Agitation and/or Combative Behavior
Confused Thoughts
Crying
Suicidal Thoughts
Change in Eating and/or Sleep Patterns
Depression
Disorientation and/or Failing Memory
Irritability
Social Isolation
Paranoia, Hallucinations, Delusions
Unresolved Grief Issues

Did you know?

•  Mental health disorders affect at least 20% of individuals aged 55 and older.
•  Depression and other disorders are often undiagnosed and untreated in older patients, due in part to the presence of other medical complaints.
•  The risk for depression in the elderly is 4 times greater than for the general population.

To get help for someone you love, call CTMC's Heritage Program for Senior Adults at 512-392-1366.