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Experiencing depression as an older adult can indicate that a person has dementia, according to a new study. Doctors should view older adults who experience depression later in life as possibly having ...

In Louisiana, only two parishes had less than a quarter of its adults who reported depression at some time in their life. See ...

Researchers discovered that older adults who work less than full-time, especially those who are financially comfortable, face a higher risk of depression, suggesting that less work doesn’t always mean ...

May 5, 2006 (Chicago) — Depression and death are closely linked in elderly populations, and interrupting the pathway between the two can significantly improve survival. This was the conclusion of a ...

How to recognize depression in older adults. Aug. 3, 2010 — -- About 7 million people over the age of 65 have been diagnosed with depression, and many more could be suffering. Dr. Marie Savard ...

A brain stimulation treatment improved depression and anxiety symptoms in older adults, a study published last month in Brain Stimulation finds. People with higher levels of symptoms before treatment ...

Experts note the pathology of depression and memory loss overlap within the brain. The findings of this new research may have profound implications for therapeutic interventions for treating ...

A study of community dwellers estimated that 15% of the elderly showed significant depressive symptoms. A smaller subset (1% to 2%) met criteria for a major depressive disorder. In nursing homes, the ...

A new study published in JMIR Aging developed and tested a new AI model called HOPE which uses Wi-Fi-based motion sensor data to detect depression in older adults without relying on intrusive wearable ...

TORONTO, ON – A recent study of more than 2,700 older Canadians reported older adults with diabetes faced a heightened risk of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this cohort, almost 50% of ...