Facing Elderly Depression: Linda's Mother | CNA Insider

At 85, she's lost her husband and her friends, and now battles depression like many lonely elderly seniors. "I feel so helpless," says her daughter. "I don't even know how to comfort her. My heart is bleeding." But there is hope.

[anudhadutta]

Daughter is doing all the right things. But she must look after herself too. I did the same for 20 yrs...

[marinaclaire]

So sad. I really hope that the both of them get through this. Linda also really looks like her mother when she (her mother) was younger! I’m just so happy that she is recovering and is stable.

[daveh]

She is like my mum. We need to repay their kindness for giving birth to us and bring us up. If they don’t do have the dementia causing personality change, I don’t think any elderly wants to place burden on children. Dementia is a long term illness. As a caregiver, I break down a number of nights. I pray to god to give me guidance for the next move.

[gamaigia]

The mother is very fortunate to have a caring daughter.

[karlchandran]

I found the video moving. I am able to relate in some small way. My mother had a stroke some years ago and my father passed away as well. My mother had some difficulty adjusting. She is living with me right now. My mother is stable. The daughter in the video is doing what she can, that is all we can do.
My prayers and thoughts go out to the mother and daughter. I wish them love and peace.

[ohmeowzer]

My mom just passed away I was her caregiver and I love her and miss her she suffers no more ...Mom was all I had ...

[revivingmind]

Having depression is really challenging as it makes everything in one's life seem so negative and this results to losing the will to live and be happy. Some people would think that both depression and anxiety are normal parts as one grows older, but in reality it isn't. It's possible to be an older adult who lives happy, contented and healthy every single day. Thank you for sharing your story Linda, talking about this must not be easy. There is hope in fighting against depression, so keep it up. Your mom's lucky to have you, especially that other older adults who experience depression also experience loneliness and have no one to be there with them. You remind us of Reviving Mind's health and wellness coaches who help people our age experiencing depression feel better, shining hope as we can all be happy and healthy.

[cathyt]

Those who have never dealt with depression personally can never fully understand it.

[hney]

you should adopt her a dog!! ive seen how my puppy made my grandmother so much happier hope she gets well soon :)

[peterlhs]

Hope this video can bring more compassion and awareness in our society

[thekharataykid]

This made me cry. My dad has high functioning depression. We try to keep him happy sometimes our efforts bear fruit and he smiles. That makes my day.

[bbelluv]

This is such a heartwarming story it reminds me of my grandmother in malaysia

[mawkeechin]

Take care of yourself too, good daughter.

[adrianjameslouis]

Keep up the great work you are doing for your beloved mother. God sees everything that you both go through & He will never abandon you & your mother. It is never easy being a caregiver but the joy that you feel knowing that you are making a difference in your mother's life is irreplacable. May God bless & sustain you both always.

[tommy]

Stay strong. Praying for you both and others in this situation.

[junelqy]

It's heartbreaking watching this.

[lebodownunder]

I went through this was my mum you doing a great job God bless you.
We only human you doing your best and more.
Make sure you take care of yourself
Love from Melbourne Australia. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[Lina-obnv]

Linda…stay strong.
And dont forget to be happy.
Everyone needs Joy to keep our strength❤

[kilozjin]

Stay strong god bless you always, i know how it feels... Bless your mother always in good health god bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[frankiechong]

Linda needs to take care of herself as well. Go out and enjoy and decompress.