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Daily Life Challenges: From Mobility to Mental Health™ - Part 2
Continued from Part 1
Mental health challenges weave through all of these difficulties. Depression is not simply feeling sad, it's a clinical condition that saps energy, destroys motivation, and makes even simple tasks feel insurmountable. Anxiety transforms every unexpected phone call into potential disaster, every medical appointment into an ordeal, every financial decision into a source of paralyzing worry.
These conditions are common among older adults facing health and financial challenges but remain chronically under-addressed. Stigma prevents many from seeking help. Shortage of mental health providers, particularly those who accept Medicare and/or Medicaid, makes treatment inaccessible even for those who overcome stigma.
Assistive technologies and community support offer hope but come with their own barriers. Hearing aids cost thousands of dollars and often aren't covered by insurance. Mobility devices require homes modified to accommodate them. Vision Impairment is a whole different ball game. Having recently been diagnosed with Diabetic Retinopathy, makes navigating the world almost impossible. One moment your vision is clear, and the next instant. bright lights are blinding, watching television is painful and to boot, injections are required in the eyes to combat the swelling, making it difficult to just open your eyes and enjoy the sun on your face.
There are community programs that provide transportation, meals, or social contact but they are chronically underfunded and often unknown to those who need them most. For someone struggling just to get through each day, researching and accessing these resources represents yet another burden on already depleted reserves.
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Daily Life Challenges: From Mobility to Mental Health™ - Part 2
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