Is it normal for older people to be depressed?

Someone told me that it is normal for people to become depressed as they get older. Is this true? I mean, it can't be true for all people, don't you think it's too much of a 'blanket' statement?

Depression is not associated with age but depends on biological, psychological, and social factors . But as we get older we may face more problems that can cause depression. So depression can affect many as they get older but I don't think its guaranteed.

well .

people get depressed about certain things ...

like , my dad is depressed atm about work ..

people are normally depressed arfter leaving a partner , having a baby , work , loosing someone they love ect . saying people get depressed as they get older is a bit of a blanket statment because not everyone does , it always has a reason behind it x

I think

Certainly not true of all, and I suspect not true of most - sadness, grief, for a period of time, yes but not acute depression.

What age do you consider 'OLD'?

I never said 'old', I said 'older'--however, to answer the question: I consider someone 'old' whenever they consider him/herself old. Age is a number, but aging happens to all of us.