Isolation And Depression In The Elderly?
Depression is a medical illness in which a person has persistent feelings of
Depression in the elderly is a widespread problem, but is often not recognized or treated.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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In the elderly, a number of life changes can increase the risk for depression, or make existing depression worse. Some of these changes are:
- Adapting to...
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Depression
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short... Read more »
Depression: elderly
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Many of the usual symptoms of depression may be present in the elderly. See: Depression - major for more details.Depression in the elderly may be... Read more »
Depression: elderly
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Depression: elderly
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PreventionStaying physically, mentally, and socially active may help reduce the risk of depression in older age.ReferencesCassano P, Fava M. Mood... Read more »
Major depression
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for... Read more »
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