Q: Is depression in seniors different than in other age groups? A: There are more than 54 million people over the age of the 65 in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. By 2050, it ...

Video: Dr. Martha Sajatovic discusses depression in the elderly and its treatment. Depression can often strike the elderly, but it is not a condition that is untreatable. In today's Senior Health ...

Specific components of air-pollution such as sulfate may up depression risk in older adults, especially those with neurologic comorbidities, new research suggests.

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Right At Home Kalamazoo shares tips on how to help prevent senior loved ones being isolated during cold, winter months. During the holidays, seniors experience a flurry of activity and companionship, ...

A US study of 23.7M Medicare users found long-term PM2.5 exposure raises depression risk in seniors. Every quartile increase ...

The holiday season is a wonderful time of year for many. But as we age, we tend to have to deal with a bit more loss: Loved ones, including friends and spouses, may have died. Your grown children tend ...

When you look at all the things seniors face as they grow older, it’s easy to understand how depression might affect them. As they age, they might lose their spouse, siblings and friends to illness ...

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 ...

Despite the deserved shine on their golden years, not all seniors look like this couple. Newer mental health practitioners and the public often have inaccurate information about depression, leading to ...

Depression should not be considered a normal part of aging and should never be taken lightly. Feeling sad is a common reaction to loss, life struggles, or weakened self-esteem, but when those feelings ...