Timely depression diagnosis critical to maintain health of elderly

Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 16:32 in Health & Medicine

Depression affects approximately 40 percent of nursing home residents, but it often goes unrecognized, which can lead to lower quality of life or even suicide. Now, researchers have found a series of indicators, other than changes in mood that are associated with the development of depression in nursing home residents.

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