Fedelta Home Care Addresses Issues Facing Elders

Company sponsoring free public health seminars

Bellevue, WA (PRWEB) March 23, 2005 -- Fedelta Home Care is addressing the growing need for public education on issues facing our elder population by sponsoring a series of free seminars called In-Service" sessions.

Beginning March 30, Northwest Hospital Geropsychiatric Centers Linda Crome will present information on early detection and prevention of depression in older adults.

Depression is one of the most undiagnosed illnesses later in life, affecting 15 out of every 100 adults age 65 or older. The disease has been cited as causing the highest suicide rate in Caucasian men over age 75. Ms. Crome will discuss how to recognize and diagnose elderly depression as well as available treatment options.

Experts in other areas will present information in the coming months on such topics as hoarding behavior, minimizing drug interactions, estate planning and long term care issues. For a complete list of In-Service session dates, visit: www.fedeltahomecare.com/referral.html.

Fedelta Home Care is a Bellevue-based specialist in senior living and care options. The company provides quality, in-home elder care services and is committed to forming collaborative partnerships with the community to help advance the care for seniors.

Fact Sheet:

- When the majority of baby-boomers hit age 65, their segment of the US population will trigger large increases in the number and percentage of elderly in the next half century

- Record large proportion of elderly persons in the population is expected to increase from 13 to 20 percent by the year 2030

- Cumulative growth of the population 85 years and over from 1995 to 2050 is expected to increase by more than 400 percent

- Studies show 93 percent of seniors indicate a desire to never leave their own residence for alternative living arrangements

- Most seniors will find themselves happier and living more fulfilling lives if they are able to remain in their own home instead of a group home

- The need and cost of support of dependant elderly can be mitigated by substituting home care for nursing home care by private caregivers.

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