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1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 5 (from laksa026)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa005.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/depression-aging.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/depression-aging.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html","crawl_time":1772486968,"first_indexed_time":1726725129,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"gov,cdc!www,\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html s443","src_root_hash":"17308952984333333205","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Depression and Aging | Healthy Aging | CDC","meta_descriptions":["Learn more about how depression can be different for older adults."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Older adults often face health challenges and life changes that may put them at greater risk for depression.\nBut depression is not a normal part of aging. It is a treatable condition that requires medical attention.\nWith the right treatment, older adults can get relief from the symptoms of depression.\nDepression is not a normal part of growing older\nDepression is a true medical condition that is treatable, like diabetes or hypertension.\nIt is not just having \"the blues\" or the emotions we feel when grieving the loss of a loved one.\nAlthough depression is not a normal part of aging, older adults often experience challenges related to health or changes in life circumstances. This may put them at increased risk for depression.\nApproximately 4% of older adults aged 70 and over have depression.\n1\nSymptoms of depression\nThis is a list of common symptoms of depression. People experience depression differently, so there may be symptoms that are not on this list:\n2\nFeeling sad, empty, or hopeless often or all the time.\nNot wanting to do activities that used to be fun.\nWeight gain or loss, or changes in appetite.\nTrouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.\nFeeling irritable, easily frustrated, or restless.\nLack of energy or feeling tired.\nFeeling worthless or overly guilty.\nTrouble concentrating, remembering things, or making decisions.\nThinking about suicide or hurting yourself.\nOlder adults and depression\nDepression is more common in:\nPeople who have medical conditions like heart disease or cancer.\nPeople whose daily functioning becomes limited.\nPeople with sleep problems.\nPeople with more than one health condition are more likely to experience depression.\n- Most older adults have at least one chronic health condition.\n- Half of older adults have two or more health conditions.\nOlder adults often don't get the care they need for mental health\nOlder adults often do not seek help for depression.\n3\nThey may think their symptoms are a normal part of getting older.\nThey may feel stigma or shame about feeling depressed.\nThey may not understand that they could feel better with the right treatment.\nOlder adults may also face barriers to treatment, including:\nDifficulty getting care because of costs, problems with transportation, or a lack of mental health services.\nHealthcare professionals may not adequately diagnose or treat depression in older adults.\nThey may confuse the symptoms with physical illness, leading to underdiagnosis.\nThey may not be trained to provide appropriate screening or treatment for mental health in older adults.\nWhat you can do\nThe good news is that depression only affects a small proportion of older adults. And it is treatable.\nSpotlight\nIf you are concerned about a loved one, you can help them by:\n– Encouraging them to get help and ask what they need for support.\n– Offering to go with them to talk to a health care provider.\n– Joining them for walks or other physical activities. This gives you a chance to connect with them and there are emotional benefits to exercising!\nTreatment Works\nEffective treatments are available, including:\nMedication for depression.\nPsychotherapy.\nA combination of both.\nMost older adults see an improvement in their symptoms when treated.\nNational Suicide and Crisis Lifeline\nGet help right away if you or someone you care about is in crisis.\nIf you or someone you care about is in crisis, please get help immediately. Options include:\nIf you are suicidal or in emotional distress, call or text the toll-free, 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 to talk to a trained counselor. You can also chat online at\n988lifeline.org\n.\nIn life-threatening situations, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.\nLearn more about the\nNational Suicide and Crisis Lifeline\n.\nSeptember 3, 2024\nReferences\nGlobal Health Data Exchange (GHDx). The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). 2021. Accessed August 23, 2024.\nhttps:\/\/vizhub.healthdata.org\/gbd-results?params=gbd-api-2021-permalink\/9d0596c0efcbca30195f3e09115a8eb4\n.\nDepression and Older Adults. National Institute on Aging. Accessed August 23, 2024.\nhttps:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/mental-and-emotional-health\/depression-and-older-adults#signs\nPolacsek M, Boardman GH, McCann TV. Help-seeking experiences of older adults with a diagnosis of moderate depression.\nInt J Ment Health Nurs\n. 2019;28(1):278-287.\nSources","attrs_markdown":"[Skip directly to site content](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html#content) [Skip directly to search](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html#cdc-search) [Skip directly to On This Page](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html#first-on-this-page)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/TemplatePackage\/5.0\/img\/uswds\/us_flag_small.png) An official website of the United States government\n\n[Here's how you know](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html#gov-notice)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/TemplatePackage\/5.0\/img\/uswds\/icon-dot-gov.svg)\n\n**Official websites use .gov**\n\nA **.gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/TemplatePackage\/5.0\/img\/uswds\/icon-https.svg)\n\n**Secure .gov websites use HTTPS**\n\nA **lock** (  ) or **https:\/\/** means you've safely connected to the .gov website. 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Everyone\n\nSeptember 3, 2024\n# Depression and Aging\n## Key points\n- Older adults often face health challenges and life changes that may put them at greater risk for depression.\n- But depression is not a normal part of aging. It is a treatable condition that requires medical attention.\n- With the right treatment, older adults can get relief from the symptoms of depression.\n\n![Older man and woman sitting together on a sofa, smiling at each other.](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/media\/images\/2024\/09\/Aging-ElderlyCoupleSittingSmiling.jpg)\n\n## Depression is not a normal part of growing older\nDepression is a true medical condition that is treatable, like diabetes or hypertension.\n\n- It is not just having \"the blues\" or the emotions we feel when grieving the loss of a loved one.\n\nAlthough depression is not a normal part of aging, older adults often experience challenges related to health or changes in life circumstances. This may put them at increased risk for depression.\n\n- Approximately 4% of older adults aged 70 and over have depression.[1](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html#cdcreference_1)\n\n## Symptoms of depression\nThis is a list of common symptoms of depression. People experience depression differently, so there may be symptoms that are not on this list:[2](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html#cdcreference_2)\n\n- Feeling sad, empty, or hopeless often or all the time.\n- Not wanting to do activities that used to be fun.\n- Weight gain or loss, or changes in appetite.\n- Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.\n- Feeling irritable, easily frustrated, or restless.\n- Lack of energy or feeling tired.\n- Feeling worthless or overly guilty.\n- Trouble concentrating, remembering things, or making decisions.\n- Thinking about suicide or hurting yourself.\n\n## Older adults and depression\nDepression is more common in:\n\n- People who have medical conditions like heart disease or cancer.\n- People whose daily functioning becomes limited.\n- People with sleep problems.\n\n### People with more than one health condition are more likely to experience depression.\n\\- Most older adults have at least one chronic health condition.\n\n\\- Half of older adults have two or more health conditions.\n### Older adults often don't get the care they need for mental health\nOlder adults often do not seek help for depression.[3](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html#cdcreference_3)\n\n- They may think their symptoms are a normal part of getting older.\n- They may feel stigma or shame about feeling depressed.\n- They may not understand that they could feel better with the right treatment.\n\nOlder adults may also face barriers to treatment, including:\n\n- Difficulty getting care because of costs, problems with transportation, or a lack of mental health services.\n- Healthcare professionals may not adequately diagnose or treat depression in older adults.\n  - They may confuse the symptoms with physical illness, leading to underdiagnosis.\n  - They may not be trained to provide appropriate screening or treatment for mental health in older adults.\n\n## What you can do\nThe good news is that depression only affects a small proportion of older adults. And it is treatable.\n\n### Spotlight\n**If you are concerned about a loved one, you can help them by:**\n\n– Encouraging them to get help and ask what they need for support.\n\n– Offering to go with them to talk to a health care provider.\n\n– Joining them for walks or other physical activities. This gives you a chance to connect with them and there are emotional benefits to exercising\\!\n\n## Treatment Works\nEffective treatments are available, including:\n\n- Medication for depression.\n- Psychotherapy.\n- A combination of both.\n\nMost older adults see an improvement in their symptoms when treated.\n\n## National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline\n![988 is the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/media\/images\/2024\/06\/suicide-lifeline.png)\n\nGet help right away if you or someone you care about is in crisis.\n\nIf you or someone you care about is in crisis, please get help immediately. Options include:\n\n- If you are suicidal or in emotional distress, call or text the toll-free, 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 to talk to a trained counselor. You can also chat online at [988lifeline.org](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/988lifeline.org).\n- In life-threatening situations, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.\n\nLearn more about the [National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline](https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/find-help\/988).\n\n## On This Page\n- [Depression is not a normal part of growing older](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html#cdc_disease_basics_overview-depression-is-not-a-normal-part-of-growing-older)\n- [Symptoms of depression](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html#cdc_disease_basics_risk-symptoms-of-depression)\n- [Older adults and depression](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html#cdc_disease_basics_symptoms_mngmt-older-adults-and-depression)\n- [What you can do](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html#cdc_disease_basics_myths-what-you-can-do)\n- [Treatment Works](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html#cdc_disease_basics_outlook-treatment-works)\n- [National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html#cdc_disease_basics_case-national-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline)\n\n## Related Pages\n- [Healthy Aging at Any Age](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/index.html)\n\n[View All Healthy Aging](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/site.html#gen)\n\n[Healthy Aging at Any Age](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/index.html)\n\nSeptember 3, 2024\n\n[Sources](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html#content-sources) [Print](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html#print) [Share](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html#share)\n\n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fhealthy-aging%2Fabout%2Fdepression-aging.html \"Share to Facebook\")   [LinkedIn](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fhealthy-aging%2Fabout%2Fdepression-aging.html&title=Depression%20and%20Aging \"Share to LinkedIn\")   [Twitter](http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fhealthy-aging%2Fabout%2Fdepression-aging.html&text=Depression%20and%20Aging \"Share to Twitter\")   [Syndicate](https:\/\/tools.cdc.gov\/medialibrary\/index.aspx#\/sharecontent\/https:\/\/https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html \"Embed this Page\")\n\nContent Source:\n\n[National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nccdphp\/index.html)\n\nReferences\n\n1. 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It is a treatable condition that requires medical attention.\n- With the right treatment, older adults can get relief from the symptoms of depression.\n\n![Older man and woman sitting together on a sofa, smiling at each other.](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/media\/images\/2024\/09\/Aging-ElderlyCoupleSittingSmiling.jpg)\n\n## Depression is not a normal part of growing older\nDepression is a true medical condition that is treatable, like diabetes or hypertension.\n\n- It is not just having \"the blues\" or the emotions we feel when grieving the loss of a loved one.\n\nAlthough depression is not a normal part of aging, older adults often experience challenges related to health or changes in life circumstances. This may put them at increased risk for depression.\n\n- Approximately 4% of older adults aged 70 and over have depression.[1](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html#cdcreference_1)\n\n## Symptoms of depression\nThis is a list of common symptoms of depression. People experience depression differently, so there may be symptoms that are not on this list:[2](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html#cdcreference_2)\n\n- Feeling sad, empty, or hopeless often or all the time.\n- Not wanting to do activities that used to be fun.\n- Weight gain or loss, or changes in appetite.\n- Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.\n- Feeling irritable, easily frustrated, or restless.\n- Lack of energy or feeling tired.\n- Feeling worthless or overly guilty.\n- Trouble concentrating, remembering things, or making decisions.\n- Thinking about suicide or hurting yourself.\n\n## Older adults and depression\nDepression is more common in:\n\n- People who have medical conditions like heart disease or cancer.\n- People whose daily functioning becomes limited.\n- People with sleep problems.\n\n### People with more than one health condition are more likely to experience depression.\n\\- Most older adults have at least one chronic health condition.\n\n\\- Half of older adults have two or more health conditions.\n### Older adults often don't get the care they need for mental health\nOlder adults often do not seek help for depression.[3](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/about\/depression-aging.html#cdcreference_3)\n\n- They may think their symptoms are a normal part of getting older.\n- They may feel stigma or shame about feeling depressed.\n- They may not understand that they could feel better with the right treatment.\n\nOlder adults may also face barriers to treatment, including:\n\n- Difficulty getting care because of costs, problems with transportation, or a lack of mental health services.\n- Healthcare professionals may not adequately diagnose or treat depression in older adults.\n  - They may confuse the symptoms with physical illness, leading to underdiagnosis.\n  - They may not be trained to provide appropriate screening or treatment for mental health in older adults.\n\n## What you can do\nThe good news is that depression only affects a small proportion of older adults. And it is treatable.\n\n### Spotlight\n**If you are concerned about a loved one, you can help them by:**\n\n– Encouraging them to get help and ask what they need for support.\n\n– Offering to go with them to talk to a health care provider.\n\n– Joining them for walks or other physical activities. This gives you a chance to connect with them and there are emotional benefits to exercising\\!\n\n## Treatment Works\nEffective treatments are available, including:\n\n- Medication for depression.\n- Psychotherapy.\n- A combination of both.\n\nMost older adults see an improvement in their symptoms when treated.\n\n## National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline\n![988 is the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-aging\/media\/images\/2024\/06\/suicide-lifeline.png)\n\nGet help right away if you or someone you care about is in crisis.\n\nIf you or someone you care about is in crisis, please get help immediately. 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Boilerpipe Text	Older adults often face health challenges and life changes that may put them at greater risk for depression. But depression is not a normal part of aging. It is a treatable condition that requires medical attention. With the right treatment, older adults can get relief from the symptoms of depression. Depression is not a normal part of growing older Depression is a true medical condition that is treatable, like diabetes or hypertension. It is not just having "the blues" or the emotions we feel when grieving the loss of a loved one. Although depression is not a normal part of aging, older adults often experience challenges related to health or changes in life circumstances. This may put them at increased risk for depression. Approximately 4% of older adults aged 70 and over have depression. 1 Symptoms of depression This is a list of common symptoms of depression. People experience depression differently, so there may be symptoms that are not on this list: 2 Feeling sad, empty, or hopeless often or all the time. Not wanting to do activities that used to be fun. Weight gain or loss, or changes in appetite. Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or sleeping too much. Feeling irritable, easily frustrated, or restless. Lack of energy or feeling tired. Feeling worthless or overly guilty. Trouble concentrating, remembering things, or making decisions. Thinking about suicide or hurting yourself. Older adults and depression Depression is more common in: People who have medical conditions like heart disease or cancer. People whose daily functioning becomes limited. People with sleep problems. People with more than one health condition are more likely to experience depression. - Most older adults have at least one chronic health condition. - Half of older adults have two or more health conditions. Older adults often don't get the care they need for mental health Older adults often do not seek help for depression. 3 They may think their symptoms are a normal part of getting older. They may feel stigma or shame about feeling depressed. They may not understand that they could feel better with the right treatment. Older adults may also face barriers to treatment, including: Difficulty getting care because of costs, problems with transportation, or a lack of mental health services. Healthcare professionals may not adequately diagnose or treat depression in older adults. They may confuse the symptoms with physical illness, leading to underdiagnosis. They may not be trained to provide appropriate screening or treatment for mental health in older adults. What you can do The good news is that depression only affects a small proportion of older adults. And it is treatable. Spotlight If you are concerned about a loved one, you can help them by: – Encouraging them to get help and ask what they need for support. – Offering to go with them to talk to a health care provider. – Joining them for walks or other physical activities. This gives you a chance to connect with them and there are emotional benefits to exercising! Treatment Works Effective treatments are available, including: Medication for depression. Psychotherapy. A combination of both. Most older adults see an improvement in their symptoms when treated. National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Get help right away if you or someone you care about is in crisis. If you or someone you care about is in crisis, please get help immediately. Options include: If you are suicidal or in emotional distress, call or text the toll-free, 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 to talk to a trained counselor. You can also chat online at 988lifeline.org . In life-threatening situations, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Learn more about the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline . September 3, 2024 References Global Health Data Exchange (GHDx). The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). 2021. Accessed August 23, 2024. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results?params=gbd-api-2021-permalink/9d0596c0efcbca30195f3e09115a8eb4 . Depression and Older Adults. National Institute on Aging. Accessed August 23, 2024. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/mental-and-emotional-health/depression-and-older-adults#signs Polacsek M, Boardman GH, McCann TV. Help-seeking experiences of older adults with a diagnosis of moderate depression. Int J Ment Health Nurs . 2019;28(1):278-287. Sources
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For Everyone September 3, 2024 # Depression and Aging ## Key points - Older adults often face health challenges and life changes that may put them at greater risk for depression. - But depression is not a normal part of aging. It is a treatable condition that requires medical attention. - With the right treatment, older adults can get relief from the symptoms of depression. ![Older man and woman sitting together on a sofa, smiling at each other.](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/media/images/2024/09/Aging-ElderlyCoupleSittingSmiling.jpg) ## Depression is not a normal part of growing older Depression is a true medical condition that is treatable, like diabetes or hypertension. - It is not just having "the blues" or the emotions we feel when grieving the loss of a loved one. Although depression is not a normal part of aging, older adults often experience challenges related to health or changes in life circumstances. This may put them at increased risk for depression. - Approximately 4% of older adults aged 70 and over have depression.[1](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/depression-aging.html#cdcreference_1) ## Symptoms of depression This is a list of common symptoms of depression. People experience depression differently, so there may be symptoms that are not on this list:[2](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/depression-aging.html#cdcreference_2) - Feeling sad, empty, or hopeless often or all the time. - Not wanting to do activities that used to be fun. - Weight gain or loss, or changes in appetite. - Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or sleeping too much. - Feeling irritable, easily frustrated, or restless. - Lack of energy or feeling tired. - Feeling worthless or overly guilty. - Trouble concentrating, remembering things, or making decisions. - Thinking about suicide or hurting yourself. ## Older adults and depression Depression is more common in: - People who have medical conditions like heart disease or cancer. - People whose daily functioning becomes limited. - People with sleep problems. ### People with more than one health condition are more likely to experience depression. \- Most older adults have at least one chronic health condition. \- Half of older adults have two or more health conditions. ### Older adults often don't get the care they need for mental health Older adults often do not seek help for depression.[3](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/depression-aging.html#cdcreference_3) - They may think their symptoms are a normal part of getting older. - They may feel stigma or shame about feeling depressed. - They may not understand that they could feel better with the right treatment. Older adults may also face barriers to treatment, including: - Difficulty getting care because of costs, problems with transportation, or a lack of mental health services. - Healthcare professionals may not adequately diagnose or treat depression in older adults. - They may confuse the symptoms with physical illness, leading to underdiagnosis. - They may not be trained to provide appropriate screening or treatment for mental health in older adults. ## What you can do The good news is that depression only affects a small proportion of older adults. And it is treatable. ### Spotlight If you are concerned about a loved one, you can help them by: – Encouraging them to get help and ask what they need for support. – Offering to go with them to talk to a health care provider. – Joining them for walks or other physical activities. This gives you a chance to connect with them and there are emotional benefits to exercising\! ## Treatment Works Effective treatments are available, including: - Medication for depression. - Psychotherapy. - A combination of both. Most older adults see an improvement in their symptoms when treated. ## National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline ![988 is the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/media/images/2024/06/suicide-lifeline.png) Get help right away if you or someone you care about is in crisis. If you or someone you care about is in crisis, please get help immediately. Options include: - If you are suicidal or in emotional distress, call or text the toll-free, 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 to talk to a trained counselor. You can also chat online at [988lifeline.org](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/988lifeline.org). - In life-threatening situations, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Learn more about the [National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline](https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988). ## On This Page - [Depression is not a normal part of growing older](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/depression-aging.html#cdc_disease_basics_overview-depression-is-not-a-normal-part-of-growing-older) - [Symptoms of depression](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/depression-aging.html#cdc_disease_basics_risk-symptoms-of-depression) - [Older adults and depression](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/depression-aging.html#cdc_disease_basics_symptoms_mngmt-older-adults-and-depression) - [What you can do](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/depression-aging.html#cdc_disease_basics_myths-what-you-can-do) - [Treatment Works](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/depression-aging.html#cdc_disease_basics_outlook-treatment-works) - [National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/depression-aging.html#cdc_disease_basics_case-national-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline) ## Related Pages - [Healthy Aging at Any Age](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/index.html) [View All Healthy Aging](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/site.html#gen) [Healthy Aging at Any Age](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/index.html) September 3, 2024 [Sources](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/depression-aging.html#content-sources) [Print](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/depression-aging.html#print) [Share](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/depression-aging.html#share) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fhealthy-aging%2Fabout%2Fdepression-aging.html "Share to Facebook") [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fhealthy-aging%2Fabout%2Fdepression-aging.html&title=Depression%20and%20Aging "Share to LinkedIn") [Twitter](http://twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fhealthy-aging%2Fabout%2Fdepression-aging.html&text=Depression%20and%20Aging "Share to Twitter") [Syndicate](https://tools.cdc.gov/medialibrary/index.aspx#/sharecontent/https://https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/depression-aging.html "Embed this Page") Content Source: [National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion](https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/index.html) References 1. 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Readable Markdown	- Older adults often face health challenges and life changes that may put them at greater risk for depression. - But depression is not a normal part of aging. It is a treatable condition that requires medical attention. - With the right treatment, older adults can get relief from the symptoms of depression. ![Older man and woman sitting together on a sofa, smiling at each other.](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/media/images/2024/09/Aging-ElderlyCoupleSittingSmiling.jpg) ## Depression is not a normal part of growing older Depression is a true medical condition that is treatable, like diabetes or hypertension. - It is not just having "the blues" or the emotions we feel when grieving the loss of a loved one. Although depression is not a normal part of aging, older adults often experience challenges related to health or changes in life circumstances. This may put them at increased risk for depression. - Approximately 4% of older adults aged 70 and over have depression.[1](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/depression-aging.html#cdcreference_1) ## Symptoms of depression This is a list of common symptoms of depression. People experience depression differently, so there may be symptoms that are not on this list:[2](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/depression-aging.html#cdcreference_2) - Feeling sad, empty, or hopeless often or all the time. - Not wanting to do activities that used to be fun. - Weight gain or loss, or changes in appetite. - Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or sleeping too much. - Feeling irritable, easily frustrated, or restless. - Lack of energy or feeling tired. - Feeling worthless or overly guilty. - Trouble concentrating, remembering things, or making decisions. - Thinking about suicide or hurting yourself. ## Older adults and depression Depression is more common in: - People who have medical conditions like heart disease or cancer. - People whose daily functioning becomes limited. - People with sleep problems. ### People with more than one health condition are more likely to experience depression. \- Most older adults have at least one chronic health condition. \- Half of older adults have two or more health conditions. ### Older adults often don't get the care they need for mental health Older adults often do not seek help for depression.[3](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/depression-aging.html#cdcreference_3) - They may think their symptoms are a normal part of getting older. - They may feel stigma or shame about feeling depressed. - They may not understand that they could feel better with the right treatment. Older adults may also face barriers to treatment, including: - Difficulty getting care because of costs, problems with transportation, or a lack of mental health services. - Healthcare professionals may not adequately diagnose or treat depression in older adults. - They may confuse the symptoms with physical illness, leading to underdiagnosis. - They may not be trained to provide appropriate screening or treatment for mental health in older adults. ## What you can do The good news is that depression only affects a small proportion of older adults. And it is treatable. ### Spotlight If you are concerned about a loved one, you can help them by: – Encouraging them to get help and ask what they need for support. – Offering to go with them to talk to a health care provider. – Joining them for walks or other physical activities. This gives you a chance to connect with them and there are emotional benefits to exercising\! ## Treatment Works Effective treatments are available, including: - Medication for depression. - Psychotherapy. - A combination of both. Most older adults see an improvement in their symptoms when treated. ## National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline ![988 is the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/media/images/2024/06/suicide-lifeline.png) Get help right away if you or someone you care about is in crisis. If you or someone you care about is in crisis, please get help immediately. Options include: - If you are suicidal or in emotional distress, call or text the toll-free, 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 to talk to a trained counselor. You can also chat online at [988lifeline.org](https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/988lifeline.org). - In life-threatening situations, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Learn more about the [National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline](https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988). September 3, 2024 References 1. Global Health Data Exchange (GHDx). The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). 2021. Accessed August 23, 2024. <https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results?params=gbd-api-2021-permalink/9d0596c0efcbca30195f3e09115a8eb4>. 2. Depression and Older Adults. National Institute on Aging. Accessed August 23, 2024. <https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/mental-and-emotional-health/depression-and-older-adults#signs> 3. Polacsek M, Boardman GH, McCann TV. Help-seeking experiences of older adults with a diagnosis of moderate depression. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2019;28(1):278-287. Sources
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