Caring for a Depressed Elderly Parent Podcast

Listen to another informative episode from the Families for Depression Awareness continuing podcast series: Caring for a Depressed Elderly Parent.

Joining Moderator Neil Johnson and Families for Depression Awareness President and Founder, Julie Totten, is Gail Hunt, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving, (http://www.caregiving.org/) and Jane Richardson.

Jane lives with and takes care of her 78 year old mother who has bipolar disorder.

Among other topics, the podcast covers:

• The fact that while depression is not a normal part of aging, fifteen percent of the elderly suffer from it. That's twice as high as the general population.
• Elder care national telephone line (Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116)
• The typical day of a caregiver
• Challenges for the caregiver
• Caregiver support

One important point the podcast emphasizes is that family caregivers themselves are at serious risk for exhibiting depression symptoms. The podcast provides resources for caregivers and family members of caregivers.

If you're a caregiver or have an elderly parent with depression, you'll find this podcast essential.

The podcast is available for downloading on iTunes and on the Families for Depression Awareness website at http://news.familyaware.org/podcasts .