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(NAPSI)—Many older Americans say they feel de-
pressed—yet the majority of them are not planning to
get help, according to a new national survey—though
it could make a tremendous diff erence in their health
and well-being.
With the onset of colder weather, fewer daylight
hours, and the eff ect of the pandemic on holiday cele-
brations and traditions, more seniors than ever could
be struggling with depression.
Th e GeneSight Mental Health Monitor reported that
about two-thirds of adults 65 and older who are con-
cerned they may be suff ering from depression say they
won’t seek treatment. Th at’s compared to fewer than
half of adults over age 18. In addition, three in 10 of
these older adults think “they can just snap out of it.”
“Th e ‘pull yourself up by your bootstraps’ mindset
and reluctance to talk about mental health may be
preventing seniors from getting the help they need,”
said Dr. Mark Pollack, chief medical offi cer of Myr-
iad Neuroscience, makers of the GeneSight test, a
genetic measure that identifi es potential gene-drug
interactions for depression medication. “People seek
treatment for conditions like heart disease, high blood
pressure or diabetes. Depression is no diff erent. It is an
illness that can and should be treated.”
One GeneSight patient, Carmala Walgren, a
74-year-old resident of New York, agrees that depres-
sion should be treated regardless of age.
“Th ere is such a stigma about depression among
people my age,” said Walgren. “It is worth it to fi nd
treatment that helps you.”
Canceling Holiday Celebrations and Th e Eff ect on
Mental Health
Th e pandemic is taking a toll on the mental health
of older Americans. Nearly one in four people over
age 65 said that the news about the pandemic has left
them “feeling consumed with sadness.” For those se-
niors who think they might have depression, the num-
ber climbs to nearly 4 in 10. Concerns about COVID
are also why more than one in three seniors worried
about being depressed say they are “somewhat” or
“very likely” to cancel holiday celebrations such as
Th anksgiving.
Even as some consider canceling holiday festivities,
isolation from friends and family remains a concern.
Just under half of these seniors say they feel “isolated
and disconnected from family,” compared with 28% of
all respondents over age 65, and 24% of respondents
over age 18.
Connecting Can Help with Depression
Parikshit Deshmukh, M.D., CEO and medical direc-
tor at Balanced Wellbeing, LLC, specializes in geriat-
ric psychiatry. According to Dr. Deshmukh, families
should make plans to connect virtually if they don’t
feel comfortable about getting together in person.
Further, caregivers should be vigilant in looking for
the signs of depression in their older loved ones.
“It’s more important than ever to let each other
know we care and that we are not alone—even if it
feels that way,” said Dr. Deshmukh. “Video calls might
not be for everyone. Yet, if that’s the only way to stay
in touch, we need to do it.”
And Dr. Deshmukh reminds seniors to talk to their
doctors. “If your clinician recommends treatment, ask
about the GeneSight test. Th e results can help them
make decisions about medications to treat your de-
pression.”
Th at’s just what Carmala Walgren’s doctor did. “Th e
results I got from this personalized genetic test helped
my doctor and me to fi nally fi nd the medication that
worked for my depression.
He told me that because I was covered by Medicare,
there would be no cost for me to take the test.
“Th e GeneSight test made such a diff erence in my
life,” added Walgren. “I don’t know where I would be
without it, especially now.”
Learn More
For further information on older adults and depres-
sion, visit www.genesight.com/olderadult.
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