Depression in Late Life: Review and Commentary

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2003
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Abstract
Depression is perhaps the most frequent cause of emotional suffering in later life and significantly decreases quality of life in older adults. In recent years, the literature on late-life depression has exploded. Many gaps in our understanding of the outcome of late-life depression have been filled. Intriguing findings have emerged regarding the etiology of late-onset depression. The number of studies documenting the evidence base for therapy has increased dramatically. Here, I first address case definition, and then I review the current community- and clinic-based epidemiological studies. Next I address the outcome of late-life depression, including morbidity and mortality studies. Then I present the extant evidence regarding the etiology of depression in late life from a biopsychosocial perspective. Finally, I present evidence for the current therapies prescribed for depressed elders, ranging from medications to group therapy.
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Authors Dan G. Blazer
Journal the journals of gerontology series a, biological sciences and medical sciences
Year 2003
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10.1093/gerona/58.3.m249
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https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article-pdf/58/3/M249/9732983/M249.pdf
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