Mom is alone and depressed. Who can help?
The first step to determine who can help is for an Eldercare Specialist to complete a comprehensive assessment for your mom. This will clarify what is going on with your mom, what interventions would be beneficial, and what community resources are needed to help mom feel better. There are times when different medications interact and cause depression. Living alone can contribute to a depressed state. Solutions are sometimes as simple as providing a companion during the day to interact with mom or maybe referral to a geriatrician is the most appropriate solution. Whatever choice is made, having the initial assessment will determine the best and most appropriate course of action.
