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  • Seasonal Depression Affects Older Adults

    RCCOA Advisory Board|Nov 8, 2023

    As the days get shorter and the evenings/nights get longer some of us may suffer from the "winter blues", also known as Seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that usually affects people during the winter months. It's more likely to affect people whose time spent outdoors is limited by severe weather, reduced mobility, or illness. With decreased exposure to sunlight a person's natural "body clock" rhythm can change and less sun exposure during shorter winter days can caus...