It’s important to know that depression can occur at any age, but the geriatric population - individuals 65 years of age and older, face particularly concerning issues. Sometimes referred to as ...

Among older adults with mild-to-moderate depressive disorder diagnosed during a primary care visit, antidepressant medication or supervised group exercise sessions may decrease symptoms to a similar ...

A study of community dwellers estimated that 15% of the elderly showed significant depressive symptoms. A smaller subset (1% to 2%) met criteria for a major depressive disorder. In nursing homes, the ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Pharmacologic strategies for treatment-resistant geriatric depression include augmentation or replacement of existing antidepressants, but their relative risks and benefits are unclear. New research ...

Additional widely validated and reliable screening instruments are available as initial depression screening tools. The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D or HDRS) is a clinician-administered ...