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| Late-onset depressive disorder | | Author(s) | Devender Singh Yadav |
| Journal title | GM (Geriatric Medicine), vol 40 no 1, January 2010 |
| Pages | pp pp 34-37 |
| Source | http://www.gerimed.co.uk |
| Keywords | Depression ; Late ; Diagnosis ; Psychiatric treatment. |
| Annotation | Evidence is growing for a distinct subtype of depression arising in later life, characterised by a distinct clinical presentation and an association with cognitive impairment. Awareness of late-onset depressive disorder as a separate entity that contributes heavily to the morbidity and mortality is the first step. Identification of both depression and cognitive impairment using structured scales and appropriate investigation, including neuropsychological assessment and prompt referral to the specialist memory clinic, or old-age services is paramount. Using eclectic treatment modalities and following a patient-centred approach, aggressively treating the depressive disorder can prevent further cognitive decline and thereby improve the quality of life of both the patients and their carers. (KJ/RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-100222205 A |
| Classmark | ENR: 4L: LK7: LP |
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