How should we take care of depression in the elderly?

Depression is also a common phenomenon in the elderly population. Once depression occurs, the consequences will be very serious, which will make people's psychology undergo great changes and become irritable. Sometimes, they endanger their own lives and even hurt others. We need to take proper care of these people.

First, prevent accidents from happening.

Elderly people with depression are more likely to have suicidal thoughts. Therefore, when caring for senile depression, family members should pay close attention to the usual words and behaviors of the elderly, and must not be negligent. All tools and medicines that can become self-injury and suicide by the patient should be kept safe.

Second, sound east and west.

When family members are caring for senile depression, they should try their best to encourage patients to do things they are usually interested in to divert their attention, so that they can gradually forget unpleasant things and feel happy.

Third, dietary taboos.

Nursing care of depression in the elderly should pay attention to a balanced diet and give priority to the preferences of the elderly. But pay attention to drink plenty of water, avoid tobacco and alcohol, avoid spicy and spicy food, closely observe the patient's diet and drinking water, observe and record the patient's defecation.

Fourth, life care.

This is the foundational work of geriatric depression care. Elderly patients with depression should be cared for by special persons, as far as possible relatives. If relatives are busy with work, they can also ask someone to take care of them. In short, they should not leave people 24 hours a day. Nursing pays attention to the combination of work and rest.

Fifth, insist on taking medicine.

This is the most important part of a geriatric depression care strategy. Family members should strictly follow the doctor's orders to take medicine for the elderly. Can not arbitrarily increase or decrease the drug. You can report the situation to your doctor, and you can't stop the drug halfway because of adverse drug reactions, so as not to cause all previous treatment efforts to be wasted.

Sixth, spiritual communication.

Nursing for geriatric depression is not only caring for the elderly, but also psychological support, understanding and encouragement for the elderly. Usually, family members should communicate with patients more, find out their psychological contradictions and conflicts from the slight emotional changes of the elderly, and give encouragement and enlightenment to help the elderly build confidence in healing.