September is, among many things, National Suicide Prevention Month.  The numbers of young people who commit suicide are extremely disturbing and task forces are looking into preventative measures. The high rate of suicide among our military is also being studied in an attempt to stem these premature deaths. There is another age, however, where suicide is quietly occurring for any number of reasons. These suicides are among elders.

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