Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Key Takeaways Depression in older adults may cause changes in sleep, appetite, energy, ...

Depression isn’t a normal part of aging. These expert tips can help.

Irina Trifonova, a medical psychologist, explained why men and the elderly hide their depression. In an interview with Radio ...

Having depression is known to increase a person's risk of developing dementia, but depression is also an early indicator of dementia—particularly in older people—according to new research led by Queen ...

Why depression and anxiety worsen rapidly when insomnia and fatigue occur simultaneouslyWhen elderly people have multiple ...

Older adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) exhibit riskier driving behaviors than their nondepressed peers, including hard braking, cornering, and unpredictable driving patterns, new research ...

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 pilot study found that older, sedentary adults who consumed blueberries daily showed a greater, more consistent ...

Narrative: Depression in older adults in long-term care is especially common and can significantly affect quality of life and mental and physical well-being. Pharmacologic treatment for depression in ...

A cross-sectional study of over 1,000 hospitalized older adults in Germany found that poorer physical function and more ...

Marked variation in the prevalence of depression was found in a multisite sample of community-dwelling older adults in the United States. Marked variation in the prevalence of depression was found in ...