Mental health issues in the elderly.
A practical, clinical approach to the diagnosis of depression in the elderly is described, and guidelines are suggested for treatment of depression by pharmacotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy, and psychotherapy, Clinical dementia is reversible in one-fifth of elderly patients with this disorder. For those with irreversible dementias management of the environment and pharmacotherapy are recommended.
D000368:Aged; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011613:Psychotherapy; D011859:Radiography; D012886:Skull / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic