Depression and Older Adults

By vgreene, 10 October, 2012
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
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12-pg guide to recognizing/treating depression in older pts
Long Description

The NIA's 12-pg guide helps older adults and their family members to understand and recognize the symptoms of ""clinical depression"" vs situational depression, noting that clinical depression in older persons is often missed or untreated. Lists common signs of depression and encourages getting help from healthcare providers. Describes tx options such as support groups, talk therapies, and antidepressant drugs as well as activities that lower the risk for depression.

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