Introduction
Depression is the most common mental illness among older adults. In the elderly, it can manifest itself only in physical symptoms. These are constant complaints of worsening health, constant pain, intestinal problems, and blood pressure. 90% of all aged patients suffering from depression report these issues (Altunoz et al., 2018).
Discussion
Furthermore, there is a symptom of sleep disturbance in older individuals, with depression constantly observed difficulties with sleep. It is most often a disorder of falling asleep, insomnia, anxiety, and shallow sleep in old age (Altunoz et al., 2018). At the same time, the aged in depression usually have a sudden decrease in appetite and, consequently, weight loss; older adults also have impaired memory and concentration.
In young persons, the clinical manifestations of depression are characterized by oppressed mood, impaired activity, and decreased interest in life. In the same way as in older people, insomnia or hypersomnia are present. A similar feature that young and elderly individuals develop during depression is low self-esteem, impaired concentration, difficulty making decisions, and hopelessness (Altunoz et al., 2018). Although, symptoms of depression in young people, in contrast to older adults, are described by psychomotor agitation or lethargy, fatigue, and loss of energy. As a consequence, it results in repeated thoughts of death or suicide.
Conclusion
Dementia is a diagnosis of a range of symptoms that can be attributed to various diseases and brain injuries. Many people with dementia do not have significant problems using the gear lever and pedals. Generally, signs of dementia become noticeable in stressful situations where one needs to process large amounts of information and make quick decisions (Sanford et al., 2020). This situation may be when driving in heavy traffic or passing through intersections. Hence, it is advisable to limit the right of a person who has dementia to drive a car. It is essential for his security and the safety of the surrounding people.
References
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Sanford, S., Naglie, G., Cameron, D. H., Rapoport, M. J., & Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging Driving and Dementia Team. (2020). Subjective experiences of driving cessation and dementia: A meta-synthesis of qualitative literature.Clinical Gerontologist, 43(2), 135-154. Web.