It’s important to know that depression can occur at any age, but the geriatric population - individuals 65 years of age and older, face particularly concerning issues. Sometimes referred to as ...

A recent research review shows that exercise may be nearly as effective as therapy in managing depression. However, experts ...

A study of community dwellers estimated that 15% of the elderly showed significant depressive symptoms. A smaller subset (1% to 2%) met criteria for a major depressive disorder. In nursing homes, the ...

More than two million Americans age 65 and older suffer from depression, but research says almost 80 percent don't receive adequate help for this serious, but treatable disorder. Seniors tend to ...

Background: This study was designed to investigate whether psychological status is associated with upper-extremity health status in an elderly general population. Methods: Using Quick Disabilities of ...

Additional widely validated and reliable screening instruments are available as initial depression screening tools. The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D or HDRS) is a clinician-administered ...

Regular physical exercise may be as effective as psychological therapy in reducing symptoms of depression, according to an ...