Elderly depression ‘on rise’
Elderly people tend to take their own lives after they have lost self-respect, said Dr Sirinthorn Chansirikarn, a professor in geriatric medicine at Mahidol University’s Ramathibodi Hospital.
“Elderly people who commit suicide often succeed as they live long enough to be more resolute in their intentions,” she said.
“They will use methods such as drowning, hanging or a gun that will guarantee the intended outcome.”
Penchan Charoensuthipan
