[37] A family history of alcoholism in first-degree relatives conveys an increased risk for depression. Bereavement is an obvious stressor commonly seen among the elderly. The stress of losing a ...

Assessing depression in the elderly is acknowledged to be difficult because depression may have atypical presentations in elderly individuals. Numerous rating scales for depression are available ...

The signs might not be easy to spot. "Depression in seniors is very unique," says Ardeshir Hashmi, MD, section chief of the ...

Geriatric depression has become a leading mental health problem among older adults ... and inadequate health care facilities for the senior population exist in Bangladesh. Consequently, older persons ...

“This finding highlights the importance of successfully treating depression in the elderly,” says Dotson, as depression may be one of few modifiable risk factors for dementia. Future research ...

Elderly people who have symptoms of depression and moderate or severe joint pain tend to show faster cognitive decline, especially in the area of ...

Elderly people who have symptoms of depression and moderate or severe joint pain tend to show faster cognitive decline, ...

TIANJIN -- Using social media may help prevent or reduce the symptoms of depression among middle-aged and elderly people, ...

Nicole Watson from Phoenix Home Care and Hospice shares how holiday depression can affect your senior loved ones and how you can reach out to keep the blues away by making seniors feel more connected.

The highest percentage of adults with any symptoms of anxiety and depression was seen for those with less than a high school ...

Federal health officials say most senior citizens are not getting the recommended amount of activity and exercise which leads to an increased risk of illnesses, depression and falls. But an annual ...