America is growing older. The elderly have worked too hard for too long to be ignored. Their opinions are equally important, but have been swept under the rug. Every single day, the debris piles up under this covering. While it may not be the largest lump under the rug, it will eventually need to be dealt with. So why not now? In just over half a century, the life expectancy in the US has increased from 68 to 78 years (Stone 5). Advances in medicine are responsible for this increase, but what does not get enough attention is how to increase the quality of life for these people. According to a study published in the Journal of Gerontological Medicine and Science, one in three nursing home residents have depressive symptoms present. What is
