Depression can have a significant impact on health. Though seniors make up 13 percent of the U.S. population, they represent 18 percent of suicides. Studies also have found that depressed seniors ...

News about dementia is everywhere and can unleash upsetting thoughts for older adults who feel mentally foggy or forgetful. But before jumping to conclusions, consider a few simple questions that may ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older people with low blood levels of vitamin D and high blood levels of parathyroid hormone are more likely to be depressed, Dutch researchers report. But it remains ...

As we age, it’s important to prioritize mental health alongside physical health. Seniors face an increased risk of depression, which is often overlooked as a normal part of aging. However, depression ...

Mental health experts tell Lisa Salmon that depression in older adults is just as common as it is in young people, but it can be harder to spot.

This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. Grief and loss, isolation, chronic health conditions and dementia can lead to mental health issues in older adults. But oftentimes, ...

A research team from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in the U.S. published a study in the *Journal of the American Geriatrics Society* earlier this year. The team analyzed the ...

A study of community dwellers estimated that 15% of the elderly showed significant depressive symptoms. A smaller subset (1% to 2%) met criteria for a major depressive disorder. In nursing homes, the ...

New research reveals that specific brain network changes can predict which widowed elderly individuals are at higher risk for developing depression years before symptoms appear. The five-year ...

May 5, 2006 (Chicago) — Depression and death are closely linked in elderly populations, and interrupting the pathway between the two can significantly improve survival. This was the conclusion of a ...

Millions of Americans experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, or seasonal depression, in the fall or winter. Even more experience changes in mood and energy levels when days get shorter, regardless of ...

How to recognize depression in older adults. Aug. 3, 2010 — -- About 7 million people over the age of 65 have been diagnosed with depression, and many more could be suffering. Dr. Marie Savard ...