As depression is more common for those with chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, cancer or diabetes, older ...

Alternately, those engaged in volunteering activities had a significantly ... and inadequate social support. Globally, depression among older adults is a serious concern. "Our findings reaffirm ...

Although combining antidepressants and psychotherapy is the treatment of choice for an acute episode of depression ... reminders in the treatment of the older population are presented in the ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the HANAC Harmony JVL Older Adult Center has been combating loneliness in older ...

"It may be possible to help prevent elderly people from developing depression if we make use of the results of this study." In 2019, the researchers sent questionnaires to people 65 or older who ...

Depression in the older adult is a treatable condition. Key goals are recognition of the diagnosis, aggressive treatment, and prevention of recurrence. Although psychosocial interventions are a ...