I just lost my Mom in May. She was depressed and tho she had a great gift of beleiving in THE LORD, as the time grew closer her fear,became more pronounced she would die , and no one cared. I took care of her 24/7. So I know the thoughts they have, I also lost my Dad in 1992 my 4 brthers and 2 of my own children. Depression and lonliness itself will shorten a life span without any other underlying cause!!