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A study has found people aged 65 and older can experience long-term benefits from treatment for depression and anxiety, even ...

For example, some patients are vulnerable to depression while taking beta-blockers for the treatment of hypertension ... too often go unrecognized in the elderly, who may have maintained their ...

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a very effective treatment for depression; it is usually undertaken after several medication trials have failed or when a patient is severely suicidal.

However, only a third of those who suffer get treatment. Some 5 percent report ... and it affects 6 million Americans ages 65 and older. Anxiety and Aging We all feel anxious and stressed now ...

When depression and anxiety manifestations are only present during patient 'off' periods, adjustment of the dopaminergic treatment can be sufficient to achieve an improvement in these mood disorders.

Anxiety: Among the elderly, anxiety disorders are common ... presenting unique challenges during diagnosis and treatment. Such conditions could be triggered by an accident, personal loss or some major ...

Only 11% of adults aged 65 and older reported anxiety symptoms, markedly lower than the 27% rate among adults aged 18-29. Depression followed a similar pattern, with 19% of seniors reporting ...