title: Cognitive behavioral group therapy for residents in assisted-living facilities.
abstract: Geriatric depression is a disabling illness that is associated with increased morbidity and mortality and deserves aggressive and early intervention. Cognitive-behavioral group therapy is an effective intervention for the treatment of geriatric depression and can be used with residents in an assisted living facility to manage and prevent depression. Cognitive-behavioral group therapy protocol modifications for residents in assisted-living facilities aids their participation and learning.
authors.affiliation: University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis 55455, USA.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Kaas
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Lewis
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D003863:Depression / Q000628:therapy*; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D016896:Treatment Outcome