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Depression in the elderly.

L J Epstein

    Journal of Gerontology
    |May 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Depression in older adults is common and often overlooked, but it is treatable. Prompt and appropriate interventions can lead to favorable outcomes for elderly patients experiencing depressive symptoms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatrics
    • Psychiatry
    • Mental Health

    Background:

    • Depression in the elderly shares similarities with other age groups, including episodic nature and potential for remission.
    • However, depression in older adults is frequently overlooked due to associations with senescence, physical illnesses, and cognitive changes.
    • It is crucial for clinicians to recognize depression as a prevalent and distressing psychiatric symptom in the elderly.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the similarities and differences in depression presentation in the elderly compared to other age groups.
    • To emphasize the importance of recognizing and treating depression in older adults.
    • To underscore the potential for favorable outcomes with timely intervention.

    Main Methods:

    • This abstract is based on a review of clinical observations and existing literature regarding geriatric depression.

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  • No specific experimental methods are detailed, focusing on clinical recognition and management principles.

    • Main Results:

    • Depression in the elderly is often misattributed to normal aging processes or physical ailments.
    • Despite being overlooked, geriatric depression is as distressing as in younger individuals.
    • The episodic nature of depression suggests a potential for recovery.

    Conclusions:

    • Depression is the most common psychiatric symptom encountered in elderly patients.
    • Clinicians must be vigilant in identifying depression in older adults, as it is often reversible.
    • Early and appropriate treatment is key to achieving positive outcomes for geriatric depression.