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My mom is 60 years old its maxiam age to work in our country shes an inspector shes depressed all day what ever i try to do she keep sad what i can do?

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Mom is 60 years.?: Many people may get depressed at this age due to having medical problems , loosing a loved one , being unable to do what they used to , financial issues and concern about their ability to take care of their need and the need of their family. Be supportive, loving and try to convince her to see her pcp for evaluation and treatment.

Answered 5/7/2016

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Plenty more years: My father in law had to retire at 65 in belgium. He and his wife are now 92 and 90 years old and are traveling, playing golf, attending lectures, and reading all the time. My wife and i are 65 years old and have lost our son but keep up an active lifestyle the best we can. Age is not an excuse. There has to be some plan and purpose to each day.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Carry on : It's difficult to see a loved one be depressed. A few ideas: (1) arrange to have her evaluated/treated by a mental health professional; (2) do your best to get involved with her in activities, games, outings, etc. That interest her, or used to interest her; (3) learn something from her--it can be energizing to teach someone something; (4) make a list with her of the things she is grateful for.

Answered 12/9/2013

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