May 29, 2008
- Diagnosing and Managing Depression in the Elderly
By Gary Figiel, MD
Southeastern Geriatric Healthcare Group
Atlanta, Georgia
Member of the national ElderCare Matters® Alliance, Georgia ElderCare Chapter
Depression is a serious life threatening illness, which without question increases the risk of mortality in elderly patients and is linked with increased mortality of residents in nursing and assisted living homes, along with other long-term care facilities. (…)