Late adulthood can present stressors for both nursing home residents and their caregivers, including adjusting to placement and seeing changes in mental state. Common health issues that increase with age include depression, characterized by deep unhappiness, and dementia, involving deterioration of mental functioning. As people age, their cognitive abilities slow down as well, such as brain processing speed and changes to memory. Nursing homes aim to help residents regain normalcy through activities of daily living and other activities, while encouraging accepting help from others and trying different approaches when abilities decline.