An excessive initial dose of antidepressant medication can cause ... The adage, "start low and go slow" is a prudent guideline for the elderly when the goal is to maximize compliance and minimize ...

The Geriatric Depression Scale has been the best validated among the elderly; however, it may not useful in the moderately to severely cognitively impaired elderly, and there has been little ...

More information: Sujita W. Narayan et al, Efficacy and safety of antidepressants for pain in older adults: A systematic ...

“This finding highlights the importance of successfully treating depression in the elderly,” says Dotson, as depression may be one of few modifiable risk factors for dementia. Future research ...

Retirement means never working again, right? Maybe not. Find out why having a job in your golden years is good for your life ...

Five meaningful activities to help older adults stay happy during Diwali. Learn how to foster connection, nostalgia, and joy this festive season, supported by expert insights on enhancing seniors' ...

Aging is a fact, but how we age often depends on our ability to adapt to the changes within our bodies and to changing ...

Research suggests that antidepressants may help treat menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats. Antidepressants are medications that help treat symptoms of depression. Most impact ...

psychiatric best practices have been to treat moderate to severe depression in adolescents, following up within two weeks after beginning antidepressant use and similarly after any dose increase ...

Seniors stayed active and embraced the joyful moments of their golden years at the annual Senior Strut at Boathouse Row.

The webinar titled, “The Truth About Depression and Suicide in Older Adults,” will go live at 2 p.m. on their website and ...