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Depression in Old Age by Cornelius L.E. Katona
Eliminates several misconceptions about depression in the elderly—namely: that it is an inevitable consequence of aging and that the hazards involved in its treatment outweigh those of the condition itself. Condenses the latest research information available on depression in old age, identifying some of the questions as yet unanswered and summarizing the answers already known.
To Be Old and Sad by Nathan Billing
Depression, one of the most common causes of mental dysfunction in older persons, is also one of the most misdiagnosed and mistreated. It may result from something as simple as a drug's side effects or as complex as a continuing, lifelong battle with depressive symptoms.
Beating the Senior Blues: How to Feel Better and Enjoy Life Again by Leslie Eckford and Amanda Lambert
A self-help guide for seniors dealing with loss, grief, anxiety, and depression.
Living Longer Depression Free: A Family Guide to Recognizing, Treating, and Preventing Depression in Later Life by Mark D. Miller
Both geriatric psychiatrists at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Miller and Reynolds here share their 20-plus years' experience of working with older people suffering from depression. As the authors remind readers, the incidence of depression significantly rises with age, and suicide, highly associated with depression, is five times more common in later life.
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