This past weekend, major portions of our country were covered with snow, with some places receiving as much as two feet! While some were bothered by immobility due to the storm, many others took out their sleds and hit the hills. The NY Times even reported that Mayor Bloomberg and the city government provided free sleds and hot chocolate at select hills around New York City. Without a doubt, it looks like many people will be ushering in a very ‘White Christmas.’

But, amidst the joy of sleds and snowball fights, there are those who are fighting another emotion heightened during the holidays. Statistics show that 1 in every 15 people age 65 and older fights depression year round, with sharp increases during the holidays. Read the rest of this entry »