title: Depression in the elderly.
abstract: Depression in the elderly is an eminently treatable disease. It may masquerade as a pseudo dementia--a reversible condition with proper treatment. The need for an eclectic approach to management is emphasised and the special needs of the elderly outlined.
authors.affiliation: University of Melbourne, Mont Park Hospital, Victoria.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Chiu
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ames
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans