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.
If you are aged 60 or older and think you may be suffering from depression, or if you are caring for an older adult who is experiencing symptoms of depression, the first step to wellness is to become educated about how depression impacts older adults, and how it can be effectively managed.