Depression and Older Adults
Depression and Older Adults | National Institute on Aging
Depression, a common mood disorder, is not a normal part of aging. Learn more about symptoms, causes, and treatment of major depression and ...
Depression and Aging | Healthy Aging - CDC
Although depression is not a normal part of aging, older adults often experience challenges related to health or changes in life circumstances.
Depression in Older People: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments - WebMD
Depression is common in older adults, but it isn't normal. WebMD explains the signs of depression in your aging loved one and different ...
Depression in Older Adults: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
The symptoms of elderly depression can affect every aspect of your life, impacting your energy, appetite, sleep, and interest in work, hobbies, and ...
Depression in Older Adults - PMC - PubMed Central
Although suicide rates in the elderly are declining, they are still higher than in younger adults and more closely associated with depression. Depressed older ...
How Common is Depression in Older Adults?
If you're experiencing intense feelings of hopelessness or sadness that don't seem to go away, you may be clinically depressed. In recognition ...
Depression in older people - causes, symptoms, treatment
Older people are less likely than younger people to report depression, but it's important you recognise and get support for mental health concerns.
Mental health of older adults - World Health Organization (WHO)
While most have good health, many are at risk of developing mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety disorders.
Older Adults and Depression | NCDHHS
Depression is a true and treatable medical condition, not a normal part of aging. However older adults are at an increased risk for experiencing depression.
Depression in older adults: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Depression is a mental health condition. It is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with ...
Depression in older adults - Royal College of Psychiatrists
This information is written for older adults who have or think they might have depression, and the people who care for them.
Depression In Older Adults: More Facts | Mental Health America
While depression is not a normal part of the aging process, there is a strong likelihood of it occurring when other physical health conditions are present.
How to Spot Depression in Seniors - Health Matters
An older person who is depressed doesn't necessarily feel sad but may complain of lack of energy and attribute symptoms to age.
Management of Depression in Older Adults: A Review - JAMA Network
Antidepressant medications should not routinely be used for the treatment of persistent depressive symptoms that do not fulfill criteria for a ...
Geriatric Depression (Depression in Older Adults) - Healthline
Geriatric depression is a mental and emotional disorder affecting older adults. Feelings of sadness and occasional "blue”" moods are normal.
Depression in Later Life: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge
Elderly persons sometimes dismiss less severe depression as an acceptable response to life stress or a normal part of aging. Depression costs ...
Depression in Older Adults | Mental Health America
ave you ever suffered from extended periods of sadness, loss of pleasure in everyday activities, poor sleep, or feelings of worthlessness or guilt?
Aging and depression - American Psychological Association
Chronic depression has both physical and mental consequences that may complicate an older adult's existing health condition and trigger new ...
Biological factors influencing depression in later life: role of aging ...
Late-life depression occurring in older adults is common, recurrent, and malignant. It is characterized by affective symptoms, but also cognitive decline, ...
Depression in Older Adults - AARP
Depression (major depressive disorder) is not a normal part of aging; it is a medical illness. Here are symptoms, causes and treatments for ...