Now the two halves of the vertebral body are connected through a disc. This is the normal structure of the vertebrae in the body. However, in Anterolisthesis the upper vertebral body tends to slip forward and lies abnormally as compared to the second vertebral body.
Depression can also have potentially harmful effects on an older adult's health in other ways. Depression can lead to eating habits that result in obesity or, conversely, can cause a significant loss of appetite and diminished energy levels, sometimes resulting in a condition known as geriatric anorexia.
Decrease your use of nonprescription medicines. Overuse of medicines may be the single biggest cause of memory loss or confusion in older adults. Seek treatment for depression if you think that you may be depressed. Memory loss may be a symptom of depression. For more information, see the topic Feeling Depressed.