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.
1 Studies show that being lonely or isolated can impact on blood pressure, and is closely linked to depression. 2  The impact of loneliness and social isolation on an individualâs health and wellbeing has cost implications for health and social care services. Greaves, C.J. and Farbus, L. (2006) âEffects of creative and social activity on the health and well-being of socially isolated older people: outcomes from a multi-method observational studyâ, The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health, vol 126, no 3, pp 133â142.