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Caring for a Dying Loved One: The Final Days

Even if you've had months to prepare, it's natural to feel anxious and afraid when someone you love is dying. Will it be painful for your loved one? Will he or she be scared?..

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Overview

Depression is a serious medical condition that

affects thoughts, feelings, and the ability to

function in everyday life. Clinical depression is

persistent, and can make it hard for a person to

function. Depression is one of the most common

conditions associated with suicide in older

adults. Learning about how depression can be

treated is the first step in controlling the

disease and improving quality of life if you or a

loved one are suffering from depression.


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