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Depression in old age

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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In depression in the elderly:

  • feelings of sadness are minimised - don't say "I am depressed"
  • hypochondriacal worries are more likely
  • speech is more often retarded
  • biological symptoms - look for changes
  • change in behaviour is often a common indicator of depression in the elderly

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