To easily identify the manifestations of elderly depression, below is a list of the most common physical symptoms felt by elders who suffer from this type of condition:

Head and Neck Area
Elders who complain of frequent headaches, neck aches and dizziness even without any prior sickness or ailment may already be showing signs of elderly depression. This may be associated with insomnia that leads not only to headache attacks but also to fatigue.  Lack of sufficient sleep or over sleep is enough to exacerbate  the symptoms of elderly depression because it robs their body of sufficient energy that they will need in order to carry on with their daily activities.

Chest Area
Elders who suffer from elderly depression should be attended immediately because if they remain untreated it may lead to serious lung and heart problems that may even result to unwanted heart attacks. These types of symptoms is referred to as anxious depression wherein elders experience rapid heart beats but in the end after medical diagnosis doctors soon rule it out as a cause of emotional disturbances.

Stomach Area
Digestive problems like stomach pain and appetite changes are also a common complaint of elders with this condition. These are common symptoms experienced by younger adults when they are faced with stressful situations but if not addressed will lead to ulcers, gallbladder problems and reflux diseases.

If you start noticing that your elderly loved once has developed nausea, diarrhea, and constipation without prior illness then it could be very much due to elderly depression. Sit back and evaluate if you have spent lesser time with them in the past few days. Identify if there are any stressful events that may have occurred within the week. Give them a few moments of your time so they will feel secured that they are still wanted by their family members. Most of the time, assurance of that they are still loved is enough to ease them of their worries.

Back Area
Young adults may experience lower back pain due to long hours in front of the computer but elders may also experience this due to strained muscles along their spine or by forcing themselves to carry and lift heavy objects beyond their capacity. But when they suddenly complain of aches and spasms  without any related injury then it is a hint that they may be experiencing elderly depression. Give them a mild back massage and make them feel important so they will feel less depressed.

Your elderly loved ones may not say straightforwardly that they are depressed because they may feel ashamed or humiliated but you as their daughter or son should be sensitive of these matters and give them assurance that they are still wanted in the family. You should make them feel that they are not a burden and even without medication you will notice how these will help get rid of their elderly depression.