Why: Depression is common in late life, effecting nearly five million of the 31 million Americans aged 65 and older. Both major and minor depression are reported in 13% of community dwelling older ...

But depression ranks high among older people, and we need to have this conversation. The National Institute on Aging has this to say about the risk factors for depression: “There are many ...

Older age, the onset of depression and increased loneliness can significantly contribute to the risk of dementia and cognitive decline, according to two separate studies.

Eating four or more servings of ultra-processed food daily increases the risk of depression by 10% in older adults and ...

Depression and anxiety are silent struggles for millions of older adults worldwide, affecting 7% and 3.8% of those aged 60 and over, respectively. While medications and talking therapies are often ...

A bidirectional relationship exists between having a sense of meaning in life and behavioral health issues such as anxiety, ...

Adults in South Korea with depression or anxiety who were living alone were significantly more likely to die by suicide ...

Elderly residents who generally do not use private vehicles are 1.6 times more likely to develop depression if they live ...

Depression is a growing public health concern among older adults, with studies estimating that 10–15% of community-dwelling ...

Scientists at Karolinska Institutet have found that duloxetine, a commonly used antidepressant, may also have benefits for memory and thinking abilities in older adults. Their findings, published in ...

Group arts interventions, such as painting, dance, or music, significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults, offering a powerful alternative to traditional treatments.