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Running Head : Suicide Among the Elderly Around the Holidays

Psychology : Suicide Among the Elderly Around the Holidays

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Suicide Among the Elderly

Rosenberg , M (1996 . Testimony on Suicide Among Older Americans Retrieved June 5 , 2010 , from HYPERLINK "http /www .hhs .gov /asl /testify /t960730a .html http /www .hhs .gov /asl /testify /t960730a .html

Based on statistics , there is one elderly suicide committed every ninety minutes and this percentage relates to the age group of 65 years and

above (National Mental Health Information Center . Suicide among the older people is growing rampantly . There are a number of reasons for committing suicide , and this ranges from depression to alcohol or substance abuse . This testimony becomes very helpful to not only Americans but to everyone in the world . Because of this testimonial many are made aware of the truth or causes of why the elderly starts to think of taking their lives

Baby Boomer Care (2007 . Why Do The Elderly Commit Suicide Retrieved June 5 , 2010 , HYPERLINK "http /www .babyboomercaretaker .com /senior-health /Why-do-the-Elderly-Com mit-Suicide .html http /www .babyboomercaretaker .com /senior-health /Why-do-the-Elderly-Comm it-Suicide .html

It has been accounted that statistically , there are more suicidal attempts and acts among the elderly than the teen and younger adults Living in isolation , depression due to loss of a loved one , physical health , inability or difficulty to cope with crisis and stress are the usual causes and reasons our elderly perform suicidal attempts and actions . Having this...