Depression may manifest differently than in younger peopleMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MDI was a teenager when I first ...

The holiday season can be a very exciting and fun time for many, but with the lack of sunlight and cooler temperatures, it ...

[37] A family history of alcoholism in first-degree relatives conveys an increased risk for depression. Bereavement is an obvious stressor commonly seen among the elderly. The stress of losing a ...

Assessing depression in the elderly is acknowledged to be difficult because depression may have atypical presentations in elderly individuals. Numerous rating scales for depression are available ...

Both Julia and Al sought help from their doctors, and each was diagnosed with depression, a disorder that's as common in the elderly as it is in younger people. And both, fortunately, were ...

Research shows loneliness and physical inactivity are key factors in depression among Nigeria's older adults, emphasizing the ...

Elderly people who have symptoms of depression and moderate or severe joint pain tend to show faster cognitive decline, especially in the area of ...

Nicole Watson from Phoenix Home Care and Hospice shares how holiday depression can affect your senior loved ones and how you can reach out to keep the blues away by making seniors feel more connected.

The country has one of the fastest-growing aging populations in Southeast Asia. Geriatric depression has become a leading mental health problem among older adults, particularly in rural areas. This ...

SINGAPORE – Researchers aim to detect and manage early signs of depression among seniors through voice analysis, as part of a three-year study and pilot programme that uses artificial ...

One Sunday morning, Charlie Woods returned home from church to find two police officers waiting at his door. First the officers asked if he had any health problems. Then they told him both his ...

Senior Focus: Annual Conference on Alzheimer's and Dementia to be held at Shreveport church ...