Everyone has an occasional day or two where they feel sad or down. But for the millions of older adults dealing with depression, those distressing feelings can be long-lasting, life-limiting and even life-threatening. Depression is not a natural aspect of aging, yet it can be a common occurrence and it’s important to understand the symptoms and what can be done to help. For an overview from geriatric specialists, check out Health In Aging’s comprehensive discussion of depression Here. And in older adults, depressive symptoms may be harder to detect. Click Here to discover what signs may reveal depression among seniors. Further, it’s especially important to be on the lookout for depression in seniors because left untreated, older persons with depression may be more susceptible to mild cognitive impairment and even dementia. Take a look at this recent study from the Boston University School of Medicine that concludes that the evaluation and treatment of depression in older adults may maintain or improve cognitive function.