Late-life depression

ABSTRACT Late-life depression is emerging to be a major concern as the elderly population continues to rise. Presently, guidelines for treating late-life depression gives precedence to pharmacological intervention, however this paper shall provide support for psychological or psychosocial interventions, providing an alternative treatment for individuals that cannot or will not accept antidepressant medication. Diagnosing late-life depression can be a complex task, as many factors implicate analysis. Preexisting medical conditions, adverse drug effects and drug-drug interactions …

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