The Growing Risk of Senior Depression and Its Greater Threat Compared to Dementia

“Many seniors who initially planned to relax after retirement find themselves bored and wanting to return to work. This is because people generally prefer to be of use, be needed by others, and maintain connections rather than spending their days in idleness.”

The author, having passed 50 and lacking retirement savings, is likely to need to continue working into old age. Even if they experience depression at that point.

“As mentioned, some people continue working for financial reasons, but regardless, being able to work means you are needed. This is also true for community or volunteer activities. The feeling of being needed and being of use contributes to hope.”

Instead of lamenting the lack of savings, the author also wants to work with the hope of being needed and making a difference, and stay free from elderly depression!

How to live a life free from “geriatric depression” that I know because I am a psychiatrist” (written by Takashi Hosaka, published by Shufu To Seikatsu Sha)