depression in the elderly

Doctors Failing to Spot Depression in the Elderly

Doctors failing to spot depression in the elderly
Depression amongst old people is the next public health crisis, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Although almost 10 percent of the over-65 population suffer from symptoms, people are often too… Continue reading

Taylor, Stella, Joe, Vijata- PSA for National Depression Screening Da

Taylor, Stella, Joe, Vijata- PSA for National Depression Screening Da
Video intended for National Depression Screening Day Public Service Announcement Contest and our Boston University COM 201 class with Prof. Burak.


 

 

Mobile Vet Center to visit Tribal Complex… Continue reading

Is It Normal to Not Enjoy Socializing?

Question by Wings: Is it normal to not enjoy socializing?
I haven’t enjoyed spending time with friends or meeting new people since I was a young child. My lack of motivation to create relationships with others and take risks socially,… Continue reading

Depression in the Elderly- Importance of the Social Assessment Pt. 2

Depression In The Elderly- Importance Of The Social Assessment Pt. 2


 

 

Johnson & Johnson Fined bn Over Drug Claims
J&J and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals promoted Risperdal for unapproved uses, including controlling aggression and anxiety in elderly dementia… Continue reading

Depression in the Elderly

Depression in the Elderly
The signs of depression often found in diagnosis of the elderly. For more information, case studies, reviews and links to Support Groups and Services, go to …


 

 

There Are So Many More Options If… Continue reading

Depression in the Elderly With Visual Impairment and Its Association With Quality of Life.

Depression in the elderly with visual impairment and its association with quality of life.

Clin Interv Aging. 2013; 8: 931-43
Renaud J, Bédard E

Visual impairment is more prevalent in the elderly and depression is common in this population.… Continue reading

The Associations Between Loss and Posttraumatic Stress and Depressive Symptoms Following Hurricane Ike.

The Associations between Loss and Posttraumatic Stress and Depressive Symptoms Following Hurricane Ike.

J Clin Psychol. 2013 Jul 12;
Paul LA, Price M, Gros DF, Gros KS, McCauley JL, Resnick HS, Acierno R, Ruggiero KJ

Disasters can have wide-ranging… Continue reading

[CARDIOHEMODYNAMIC FEATURES and CHARACTER of DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS in PATIENTS WITH ANEMIA VARYING GRADES of SEVERITY WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE and CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE.]

[CARDIOHEMODYNAMIC FEATURES AND CHARACTER OF DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS IN PATIENTS WITH ANEMIA VARYING GRADES OF SEVERITY WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE AND CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE.]

Georgian Med News. 2013 May; 40-44
Ryndina N, Kravchun P, Tytova G, Liepieieva O

Anemia and… Continue reading

The Role of Daytime Sleepiness in Psychosocial Outcomes After Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

The role of daytime sleepiness in psychosocial outcomes after treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleep Disord. 2013; 2013: 140725
Lau EY, Eskes GA, Morrison DL, Rajda M, Spurr KF

We investigated the role of daytime sleepiness and sleep quality… Continue reading

Watch!! — Geriatric Depression Treatment


 

Watch!! — geriatric depression treatment

 

Ultrabrief ECT May Ease Depression in the Elderly
The investigators are currently enrolling patients in the study and have a target of 250 to 300 participants. Remitters will be randomly assigned to… Continue reading