The mental health of the elderly in Flanders is under pressure. A new report shows that one in six people over 65 is struggling with anxiety or depressive complaints. The aging population makes that even more urgent: the proportion of people older than 65 increased from 19 percent in 2000 to 27 percent in 2024. The results of the study were presented in the margin of the launch of the Gekl! Campaign in Ghent.
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The elderly often suffer from psychological complaints: one in six feels depressed or anxious
Bytaketonews
Sep 23, 2025