20% of people over 80 years of our country shows signs of apathy in their daily behaviour. Although many specialists do not pay special attention to the apathy should be noted that This is one of the main symptoms of depression. “Although it is a disorder that would be medical solution the truth is that the majority of doctors consider it normal because, according to one expert, if the old man lives alone at home in residences or accompanied by the couple of the same age, and in addition to several diseases, it is easier to apathy side by side with him”. the conclusion of the majority of studies related to the elderly indicates that they are more vulnerable to suffer physical and psychological, disorder so it should be treated in social, health and family to try to improve their health and to avoid as much physical and emotional dependence. Also need to pay special attention to the medications you take the elderly therefore shown that the majority of those over 75 years of taking more than five medications per day, and some of them can interact causing negative side effects. Consumer Anxiety
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