Most people carry on a constant conversation inside their heads. That inner monologue is the designer that shapes how you see your future and your value. But sometimes, especially if you battle depression, those thoughts can turn cruel.

Depression is one of the most unrecognized challenges in senior living. Yet, geriatric depression does affect millions of people over 65.

Depression often builds slowly, and knowing how to restore hope during those darkest stretches is not always obvious. The downward spiral can make hope feel out of reach, maybe even permanently gone.