Aging & Depression
Aging & Depression
Incidence, assessment & diagnosis, effects, treatment, causes, special needs of elderly.
2,475 words (
approx. 9.9 pages) |
7 sources |
1997
From the Paper:
"AGING & DEPRESSION
Introduction
Depression is common in the elderly population; it is associated with a higher risk of death from suicide than for any other age group. Because of the rapid increase in the proportion of aged in the world population, more people are at risk of developing depression. The study of depression in the elderly includes prevalence, recognition, and diagnosis of the disorder, factors associated with depression, treatment, and concerns and/or needs of the elderly regarding retirement, social interaction, and individuality (Lobo, Saz, Marcos, Dia, & De-la-Camara, 1995; Martin, Fleming, & Evans, 1995).
Prevalence, Recognition, & Diagnosis
Martin, Fleming, and Evans (1995) reviewed the medical.."
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