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.
While aging is an inevitable part of life, depression need not be part of it. Researchers agree that early recognition, diagnosis and treatment can counteract and prevent depression's emotional and physical consequences. Here are some issues to consider in addressing depression in an older adult: