Depression in the elderly.
Depression is one of the most common behavioral disorders of later life. Although recognition of depression can be difficult and the management of depression in elderly patients is complex, effective treatment can dramatically improve their quality of life. This brief review presents some of the problems inherent in the diagnostic process, reviews the epidemiology of depression in later life, and outlines treatment approaches once the diagnosis of depression has been established.
Raskind
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MA
School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.
D000368:Aged; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans