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These past few months have been challenging for many of us. We have witnessed frustration on many different levels and experienced a number of emotions: isolation, anxiety, anger, solidarity, and love. As we begin the transition from autumn to winter, depression is positioning itself to become a significant emotion. With dissatisfaction from a lack of activities and face-to-face encounters, negative current events, and a sense of loss, people face an increased risk for situational depression. ...

Understandably, home health care service is vital to the physical health of those who receive it. Home health services help reduce hospital readmissions, enhance the management of chronic diseases, and improve patient engagement, among other advantages. But one benefit of home healthcare that is often overlooked is the effect that it can have on patients’ mental health, especially on older adults. Clinical depression is quite common among the elderly. Despite the prevalence of depression am...