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 problem, you have...Read entire article »

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 Depression is also associated...Read entire article »

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 file is in a pdf...Read entire article »

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 was written, we seem...Read entire article »

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 not a normal part of aging,...Read entire article »

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