Depression and Mood Disorders in Older Adults: Understanding and Supporting Loved Ones

This 3-hour training is aimed at families and close caregivers accompanying a senior at home or in an institution. It helps to understand what depression really is in the elderly, to distinguish normal sadness from aging from a depressive episode that requires care, and to adopt the right behaviors to support their loved one without exhausting themselves. The training also addresses the issue of suicide among seniors, which is often a taboo subject, and the resources available for caregivers. At the end of the training, each participant will know how to recognize warning signs, what to say and what not to say, and will be familiar with the steps to get help.