Depression is a mental health issue, and it is not a normal consequence of aging. It is common, but it is not normal. And it’s important for all of us to know that the prevalence, meaning how many people in this group experiencing anywhere from one to 50%, probably on the higher end, depending on the studies on how to measure it, and what it can also be due to. So going from working to retirement, losing a spouse, losing a child, all those things are really can impact depression.
