Summary This chapter contains section titled: Introduction Demographic Changes and the Globalisation Of Ageing UK Demographic Data The Prevalence of Depression in Older People Prevalence of Suicide in Later Life Diagnosis and Management of Depression In Older People Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of ...
Depression is common in older adults, but it is not a normal part of aging. Treatment can help improve the person's daily life. You can help support the person by encouraging him or her to work with healthcare providers to manage depression.What causes or increases the risk for depression...
ImportanceDepression in older adults is a common psychiatric disorder affecting their health-related quality of life. Major depression occurs in 2% of adults aged 55 years or older, and its prevalence rises with increasing age. In addition, 10% to 15% of older adults have clinically significant ...
Lee SY, Franchetti MK, Imanbayev A, Gallo JJ, Spira AP, Lee HB. Non-pharmacological prevention of major depression among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review of the efficacy of psychotherapy interventions.Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2012;55(3):522-529.PubMedGoogle ScholarCrossref ...
Mental health is important in older age; neighborhood environment is considered a protective factor of depression. Research has established that a critical indicator of neighborhood environment, street connectivity, is related to older people's health. H
Among older adults, depression is stigmatized. Depression may be perceived as a sign of weakness, not a disease. Yet, cl...
This study examined depression, which, research has indicated, is the most common mental health problem affecting older people, especially women. Our objective was to estimate the prevalence of depression among older people in an urban Greek population and to investigate the covariates of depression ...
Depression in Older Adults.Depression in Older Adults.The article presents a nurse's guide to recognition and treatment of depression in older adults. It describes different types of depressive disorders along with the screening tools, treatment modalities and also addresses the nursing implications. Th...
Internet use linked to better mental health in older adults According to a large international study, Internet use among adults 50 or more years of age correlates with reduced depressive symptoms, increased life satisfaction and improved self-reported health. Karen O’Leary Research Highlights26 No...
Major depression in older adults is very common, disabling, and increases the risk of many diseases of aging, including Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, cardiovascular issues and even mortality. Therefore, it constitutes a major public health issue, especially considering the growing number of...