title: Geriatric depression.
abstract: Depression in later life can present unique clinical and therapeutic challenges. Phenomenology is often atypical and the concurrence of physical illness can confound both diagnosis and treatment. A review of current knowledge about epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, and therapeutic issues is presented.
authors.affiliation: Cornell University Medical College, New York.
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Meyers
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Alexopoulos
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000009:adverse effects; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003907:Dexamethasone; D006801:Humans; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors; D003907:Dexamethasone