Residential Long-Term Care Associated With Suicide in Older Adults
Between 2003 and 2015, approximately 2% of adults 55 years and older who died by suicide were associated in some way with long-term care.
Geriatric Psychiatry
Predictors of Depression Trajectory in Older Patients Identified
Chronic disease burden and baseline symptom severity were identified as consistent risk factors for negative depression trajectories in older adults.
Low Levels of Vitamin D Associated With Depression in Older Adults
Every 10-ng/mL increase in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D was associated with a 12% decrease in the risk for depression in older adults.
Standard Tools Validly Assess Depression, Anxiety in Home-Dwelling Seniors
Researchers investigated the validity of the Norwegian versions of the GDS-5 and HADS-D assessment tools among home-dwelling individuals aged 60 years or older.
Treating MDD in Older Patients: Adverse Effects of Drug Therapy Assessed
Findings of the study revealed that the frequency of adverse events compared with placebo was statistically similar in patients receiving SSRIs but was higher in patients taking SNRIs.
Regular Puzzle Use May Improve Cognition in Older Adults
Older adults who regularly perform word and number puzzles have higher cognitive functioning than those who do not engage in such activities.
Exercise Beneficial for Late-Life Major Depressive Disorder
Exercise is effective at reducing depressive symptoms in older adults, although antidepressants may show a faster therapeutic response.
CDC: Violence Against Seniors on Rise, Especially Older Men
There has been an increase in the rates of violence against older adults, especially older men.
Many Older Adults Report Feeling Lonely, Isolated
Many older adults, especially those with health issues, report feeling lonely and isolated.
Higher Triglycerides May Be Protective in the Very Elderly
Higher triglycerides are associated with a decreased risk of cognitive decline.
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