Timely depression diagnosis critical to maintain health of elderly
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 14:01
in Health & Medicine
Depression affects approximately 30 to 40 percent of nursing home residents, but it often goes unrecognized, according to American Geriatrics Society, which can lead to lower quality of life or even suicide. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri have found a series of indicators, other than changes in mood that are associated with the development of depression in nursing home residents.