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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think most people should be on anti-depressants or anti-anxiety meds after the age of 70. Maybe not all, but most.

I can rattle off at least 6 older people in my family whose dispositions would improve in very positive ways if they did that. [/quote]

Yes! Also I think more elderly have undiagnosed cognitive decline than we realize. I also think this decline starts way earlier than anyone realizes.[/quote]

So true - but in most cases, their stubbornness just keeps putting them in terrible (often dangerous - driving, for one!) situations. Lack of appropriate meds notwithstanding.[/quote]

PP quoted about undiagnosed cognitive decline: in Virginia, VIA DMV, there is an anonymous “medical review” report that can filed for the elderly DL to be suspended/revoked! You complete the form and indicate your concerns and submit. Obviously a legal form and so you attest that all is true and correct. DMV will call you to interview you for more details then a packet of info is mailed to the driver requiring medical review by doctor(s). Driver has 30 days to complete and resubmit. Most can’t or won’t do the follow up and then DL revoked.[/quote]

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