Ramesh

Ramesh, age 68, retired and lost his wife within two years. He became withdrawn, stopped temple and morning walks, and slept poorly. His children thought he was just old. He lost weight, spoke of fatigue, and asked what …

Ramesh, age 68, retired and lost his wife within two years. He became withdrawn, stopped temple and morning walks, and slept poorly. His children thought he was just old. He lost weight, spoke of fatigue, and asked what the point of living was. His daughter took him to a doctor. Late-life depression. Antidepressant medicine adjusted for age, weekly walks with a neighbour, temple, grandchildren. His son said they had mistaken depression for ageing. Treatment gave him back a life that was still his.