title: Physiological causes of depression in the elderly.
abstract: Depression represents the most common psychiatric disorder in the elderly. Physiological processes can often cause depressive symptoms. The psychiatric nurse provides an important role in assisting the depressed elderly client through interventions, such as talking, exercise, touch, and relaxation.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Cosgray
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Hanna
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000150:complications; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000209:etiology*; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000150:complications; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D012683:Sensory Deprivation