Diseases & Conditions

Depression

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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...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...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...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 not...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...Read entire article »