The number of depression cases in elderly people is growing speedily and the time now desperately demands to get any treatment to help alleviate depression in the elderly people and save them from this ailment.

You will be shocked to know that more than 2 million people aged 65 and older suffer from depression. Also, our country has higher rate of suicide being committed by white men over 85, which is six times the national rate. It has been estimated that if we do not take any controlling actions against depression now then in the next 35 years the toll of the depressed Americans over 65 will double and the number of those over 85 will triple.

But recently, some of our experts have made a new study and revealed that with the help of tai chi, we can help alleviate depression in the elderly. The research basically highlighted that by practicing the Chinese martial art tai chi, people aged 70 experienced dramatic mood improvements. Do you know what tai chi is?

Tai chi is a 700 years old Chinese martial art, which includes performing of slow movements with breathing and meditation. The exercise routine is gentle enough for older people to practice. A tai chi depression study was conducted by UCLA researchers on 112 adults, averagely aged 70, all of them diagnosed with major depression. The entire study revealed that 77% of the patients improved whereas 51% went into remission.

So elders, please practice tai chi to see some wonderful improvement in you!