Facing Elderly Depression: Linda's Mother | CNA Insider

At 85, she's lost her husband and her friends, and now battles depression like many lonely elderly seniors. "I feel so helpless," says her daughter. "I don't even know how to comfort her. My heart is bleeding." But there is hope.
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[@anudhadutta9708]

Daughter is doing all the right things. But she must look after herself too. I did the same for 20 yrs...

[@limrosemary8536]

Anudha Dutta absolutely right ... does she hv time to even read tis ?

[@jeanne2583-w1n]

It may be dementia

[@marinaclaire7093]

So sad. I really hope that the both of them get through this. Linda also really looks like her mother when she (her mother) was younger! I’m just so happy that she is recovering and is stable.

[@daveh1194]

She is like my mum. We need to repay their kindness for giving birth to us and bring us up. If they don’t do have the dementia causing personality change, I don’t think any elderly wants to place burden on children. Dementia is a long term illness. As a caregiver, I break down a number of nights. I pray to god to give me guidance for the next move.

[@ohmeowzer1]

My mom just passed away I was her caregiver and I love her and miss her she suffers no more ...Mom was all I had ...

[@efrentorres3541]

I am sad for you... But I know she really felt your love when she was still with you..

[@Alayna__]

I'm so sorry for u but remember she's always in ur heart

[@karlchandran4631]

I found the video moving. I am able to relate in some small way. My mother had a stroke some years ago and my father passed away as well. My mother had some difficulty adjusting. She is living with me right now. My mother is stable. The daughter in the video is doing what she can, that is all we can do. My prayers and thoughts go out to the mother and daughter. I wish them love and peace.

[@zeresf]

Same my father Affected from third time stroke.i feel ANXIOUS burned down but I will do whatever to take care of my father.keep it up guys you are not alone.its a part of journey

[@h0ney753]

you should adopt her a dog!! ive seen how my puppy made my grandmother so much happier hope she gets well soon :)

[@h0ney753]

if its too difficult to look after the dog you can bring her to the animal shelter to play with dogs 🙂

[@tatyana137]

peachu j it’s very important to make sure the animal with get quality life; and has someone to adopt it when a person passes. Many animals become homeless again when the owner passes

[@eviyunachang3985]

@@tatyana137 so sad

[@efrentorres3541]

Problem is not all elderly likes dog... My mother hated dogs ever since..

[@kennedyhow1997]

Aunty 加油 ！ don’t give up !

[@cathyt144]

Those who have never dealt with depression personally can never fully understand it.

[@revivingmind879]

Having depression is really challenging as it makes everything in one's life seem so negative and this results to losing the will to live and be happy. Some people would think that both depression and anxiety are normal parts as one grows older, but in reality it isn't. It's possible to be an older adult who lives happy, contented and healthy every single day. Thank you for sharing your story Linda, talking about this must not be easy. There is hope in fighting against depression, so keep it up. Your mom's lucky to have you, especially that other older adults who experience depression also experience loneliness and have no one to be there with them. You remind us of Reviving Mind's health and wellness coaches who help people our age experiencing depression feel better, shining hope as we can all be happy and healthy.

[@gamaigia9270]

The mother is very fortunate to have a caring daughter.

[@peterlhs18]

Hope this video can bring more compassion and awareness in our society

[@adrianjameslouis]

Keep up the great work you are doing for your beloved mother. God sees everything that you both go through & He will never abandon you & your mother. It is never easy being a caregiver but the joy that you feel knowing that you are making a difference in your mother's life is irreplacable. May God bless & sustain you both always.

[@mawkeechin5447]

Take care of yourself too, good daughter.

[@bbelluv]

This is such a heartwarming story it reminds me of my grandmother in malaysia

[@LovingYOUXD2000]

really huge respect to the aunty!!!

[@junelqy]

It's heartbreaking watching this.

[@Lina-ob4nv]

Linda…stay strong. And dont forget to be happy. Everyone needs Joy to keep our strength❤

[@thekharataykid]

This made me cry. My dad has high functioning depression. We try to keep him happy sometimes our efforts bear fruit and he smiles. That makes my day.

[@tommy70786]

Stay strong. Praying for you both and others in this situation.

[@frankiechong3819]

Linda needs to take care of herself as well. Go out and enjoy and decompress.

[@lebodownunder4895]

I went through this was my mum you doing a great job God bless you. We only human you doing your best and more. Make sure you take care of yourself Love from Melbourne Australia. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Luna-ft8yh]

Thank you for that, very touching

[@kilozjin3761]

Stay strong god bless you always, i know how it feels... Bless your mother always in good health god bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@masfirahah4378]

I want to help this Old lady :(

[@nilimamahajan905]

I am at same position. U need lot of patience and strength.

[@user-df1fg1lv4p]

Watching this..Missing my late Chinese grandma alot..😘😍

[@chanchoykein6670]

Your case is similar to me in a way as my Dad did first put me up n later I accompany him like u did to your mom. Bravo to u

[@lemon7963]

Really sad

[@plushi5834]

sui yee looks so sad.. please don’t be like her everyone. if you are, i hope you feel better :))

[@morsalmoradi4288]

U guys should see how she’s doing in a couple months and check up on how she’s doing

[@maryhariz4228]

I'm take care Dimentia patien for over 24 years ....that need full energy full loving kind attention So i know that is hard job .but loving kindness bring cheris happy peace every day

[@lylayau3119]

my heart goes out to anyone out there suffering from depression / trauma or who has a loved one who is fighting depression / healing from trauma ♥ It's an invisible silent killer eating you from the inside out which many will not ''genuinely'' understand; unless they have first-hand experienced it themselves; or witnessed it in someone close to them.

[@skjin_8929]

I feel so sorry and sad

[@platoze]

多謝說廣東話！hope she fights depressy

[@yangaiqun9484]

Why did people create such a cruel world? I've been bullied by my friends

[@tatyana137]

trivia seesaw they are not your friends. Cut them off and try to learn to enjoy your life without people like that. It took me a long long time to finally appreciate my life without fake friends.

[@kelvinwong9472]

I feel sad for her

[@Tan-hm3vh]

We have appreciate our parents. We need to repay them because they raised us. I have such thinking because we will become old too one day

[@co6033]

I feel scared looking at elderly, as I am scared of living too long and sickly. I don't want to suffer nor burden others. I think modern medicine does not prolong life, but it only prolongs the process of dying. It is time that asian society lifts the taboo on sending elderly parents to nursing homes or assisted living centres. Of course, one has to be able to afford a good one so that elderly does not feel that they are a burden. It also makes the time spent with them more joyful all around for all involved.

[@missjaniceng1434]

Having a maid for your mum is a blessing so less work for caregiver who is also aging .

[@yato3955]

My cousin at a young age as 20 is facing depression too he wanted to commit sucide and at night he even took the knife to cut his hand to relieve stress and the only thing he needed was accompanied by his family so his family realised and decided to spend more time on him and slowly he got out of depression at the age of 22

[@betatuberaggy]

I wish I could die in my sleep, I want to leave the cruel world sooner.

[@estherlowxiaoxuan3665]

BetaTubeRaggy find a close family member or friend to talk to, life is wonderful. Think on the positive side. I have difficulties in life too, but I try to stay positive and strong. I don't want my mother to feel sad when I leave her before she does.

[@chimpunkzeegamez4118]

It's easy to say that, but what if close family members are against you, and the so-called "friends" are all "unavailable" or always "busy" for you... All I can do is make KZbin gaming videos to even stay alive

[@tatyana137]

I m so glad assisted Suicide is coming around.

[@cathyt144]

BetaTubeRaggy ive prayed for the same thing many times the past few years. God has different plans I couldnt take my own life because i dont want to hurt my grown children. I hope youre doing better and life is more positive for you.

[@peterlhs18]

It's very true the figures are not only bigger but the ones getting dementia is getting younger too. 50s and 60s

[@susieenglish302]

For all the advances in medicine I wonder sometimes if humans are meant to live to theseadvanced ages cripped in their own minds and bodies

[@carolinabergstrom5409]

❤

[@kuessmich88]

I kinda feel bad for the maid :/

[@justicewillprevail1106]

Aging itself is traumatic enough to cause depression. We were all young and capable once. It's very upsetting to face life knowing your abilities are gradually diminishing. Plus the feeling that you are a burden to your families. I think elderly and seniors have it the worst and therefore needs support. We are living towards the age where we will most likely be facing with the same trauma and disabilities.

[@enableasia9790]

Hi Helen, Caregiving is a long journey....but trust me, at the end of the day, it is very rewarding and you won’t regret it! big hugz to you! I am also taking care of my mother 87yo who is living with dementia for the past 5 years. You can check out our videos in my youtube channel Enable Asia . Hopefully, it can give you some insight of what other caregiving journey is like.....and perhaps, it can encourage you little...;-) Blessed 2021 for you and mommy!

[@np1054]

I pray in Jesus name that if they're not saved that someone shares the gospel and the whole family is saved Amen

[@cyrushomes7512]

Please don't be worried! They are saved from you, jesus and the spaghetti monster!

[@waterfirelord]

people make joke about mental health issues but when the mental health hit them they ask what,how they can do this issue

[@bbrabow1gmail]

Of course they are depressed the poor dears. Their husbands have left them, their friends have left them,they don’t want to live anymore they want to be with them.

[@joorange67]

Friggin old grump.. I feel sorry for the carer

[@russiasucks7170]

This is what filial piety looks like. Ought to be the standard of todays society