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January 1, 2001Age and AgeingOpen Access

Treating depression in old age: the reasons to be positive

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People over 65 living at home in the United Kingdom

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Authors

DADan Anderson

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Overview

May warrant greater vigilance for depression in older adults; leaves open optimal detection strategies in community settings.

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Population
People over 65 living at home in the United Kingdom
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Intervention
Recognition and simple intervention for depression

Depression in older adults is common, impactful, and treatable, highlighting the need for improved recognition and intervention.

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Dan Anderson (2001) studied this question.

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