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Depression and older adults
Author(s) -
Cyr Nancy R.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(07)60050-7
Subject(s) - citation , state (computer science) , library science , psychology , computer science , programming language
Clinical depression is not a normal part of aging Growing older usually means adjusting to changes in life. Sometimes these changes can mean loss...of loved ones, old routines, or excellent health. It is normal to feel sad or distressed during difficult periods, but if the feelings persist it may be clinical depression. More than two million of the 34 million Americans who are age 65 and older suffer from some form of depression. Clinical depression is a serious medical illness that can and should be treated at any age. Without treatment, the illness can lead to suicide.