[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 ...

Both Julia and Al sought help from their doctors, and each was diagnosed with depression, a disorder that's as common in the elderly as it is in younger people. And both, fortunately, were ...

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 ...

A recent study reveals that seniors who are more susceptible to “emotional contagion”—feeling emotions from others—are ...

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

Research shows loneliness and physical inactivity are key factors in depression among Nigeria's older adults, emphasizing the ...

Md. Ziaul Islam [Opens in a new window], Geriatric depression results in additional difficulties for older people and their residing society. The case-control study intended to assess the association ...

KLANG: Depression, linked to menopause or hormonal imbalance, can emerge in elderly women even after a decade or more after ...

Elderly people who have symptoms of depression and moderate or severe joint pain tend to show faster cognitive decline, especially in the area of memory. This was shown by a study supported by FAPESP ...

About one in five adults experienced any symptoms of anxiety and symptoms of depression during 2022, according to a s ...