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Depression
Assessment & Warning Signs
Alzheimer's Disease or Depression? Why Getting an Accurate Diagnosis Isn't Always Easy
Getting a reliable, initial early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can be difficult, as both depression and Alzheimer's disease can present similar symptoms, signs and behaviors. And before you can treat a prob... Read entire article »
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What Adult Children Should Know About Senior Depression & Seasonal Affective Disorder
Depression is very common in seniors, with the severity of the condition strongly correlating to poor health and decreased functioning, both traits frequently seen in elderly nursing home residents. Senior Depr... Read entire article »
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Yesavage Depression Scale: A Depression Assessment Tool
Do you think an elderly loved one is depressed? Download the Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale, which was developed at Stanford University by Dr Jerome Yesavage and his colleagues. The fi... Read entire article »
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Senior Depression: The Facts
The Declaration of Independence states that we all have certain inalienable rights, among which are “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” And yet, just a few centuries after the declaration... Read entire article »
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Senior’s Mental Health: Nothing to be Depressed About
With major illnesses, social isolation and grief over losing loved ones often tarnishing their golden years, some seniors find themselves struggling with depression. Contrary to popular opinion, depression is n... Read entire article »
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Coping with Loss
How to Help Seniors Cope with Pet Loss
It’s been three months since my dear cat Jimmy died and last week, in my kitchen, I found myself carefully standing clear of the space where his food and water bowls sat for the sixteen years of his life.... Read entire article »
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Drug Therapy
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Depression: Do You Need Antidepressants?
Almost 200 million prescriptions are written every year for people who have been diagnosed with clinical depression, and even more people suffer from forms of mild depression for which they don’t receive ... Read entire article »
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Mental Health Resources
Senior Depression: Mental Health Services in Long-Term Care Facilities
For seniors who live independently, mental health is largely dependent on their capacity for self awareness and their willingness to seek appropriate care. For those living in nursing homes or other long-term c... Read entire article »
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Senior Depression: Resources
The best thing about acknowledging a potential problem is the hope for improving the quality of your life. In the last installment, we took a look at the statistics. Knowing you’re not alone generally mak... Read entire article »
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