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Depression

Clinical Simulation: Achieving Depression Remission

May 02, 2012

Major depression is a highly debilitating illnesses associated with significant morbidity, impairments in occupational and social functioning and increased risk of suicide. Patients typically have some degree of symptomatic response to treatment, but often suffer from persisting residual symptoms that cause significant functional impairment, decreased quality of life, and increased risk of relapse.

Anxiety is under-diagnosed in individuals with arthritis, report says

McKnight's Staff April 30, 2012

Older adults suffering from arthritis should be screened for anxiety, a new study recommends.

'Alive Inside' a viral video

Mary Gustafson April 19, 2012

Last week, a funny thing happened: For once, I was not the first person I know to post a nursing home-related story to my Facebook page.

Risk factors for hospital readmission following a stroke identified, researchers say

McKnight's Staff April 09, 2012

Three key factors can help determine which patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation following a stroke are at a higher risk for being readmitted to the hospital, a new study finds.

Treatment for post-stroke depression is lacking, study finds

McKnight's Staff April 03, 2012

Providers who treat stroke sufferers need to do a better job of screening them for depression, a new study suggests.

It's been a hard day's day

Elizabeth Newman February 07, 2012

Providers have one big reason to cut back on overtime: It can lead to a hemorrhage of money. But now there's another: It could make your employees depressed.

Nursing home residents with dementia at greater risk for falls with some antidepressants, study reveals

January 19, 2012

Depressed nursing home residents with dementia are three times more likely to have serious falls if they take certain medications, a new study reveals.

Study: Depression and stress prevalent in low-wage earning nursing home workers

December 09, 2011

The prevalence of depression is common among low-wage nursing home workers — who also experience higher levels of stress than other workers — a new Harvard study finds.

Test program connects depressed nursing home residents with geriatric psychologists

December 06, 2011

A pilot study in one Rhode Island health system is testing a telemedicine system to improve depression in nursing home rehabilitation residents.

Cataract surgery improves mood, cognition, sleep in Alzheimer's patients, research shows

October 26, 2011

People with mild forms of Alzheimer's disease experienced improvement in sleep patterns, cognitive functioning and mood after undergoing vision-correcting cataract surgery, new research revealed.

Geriatrics conference to address long-term care issues for nurses, physicians and others

October 20, 2011

The Regional Geriatrics Medical Conference of the Year is being held through Sunday at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Jointly sponsored by the American Medical Directors Association and local chapters of AMDA, ACHCA, NADONA and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association, the conference features nearly two dozen educational sessions. Major geriatric diseases, illnesses and risks found in nursing home and assisted living residents will be targeted.

Study: Depression associated with increased risk of stroke

September 26, 2011

People who suffer from depression have a 45% increased risk of stroke and a 55% higher risk of having a fatal stroke, according to a new study.

Older antidepressants considered safer for seniors, study finds

August 04, 2011

Elderly patients being treated for depression may have better luck and fewer side effects with older tricyclic antidepressants rather than newer, more popular antidepressants such as Effexor and Prozac, a new study reports.

CMS proposes depression screening for seniors

July 22, 2011

A new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposal would screen more Medicare beneficiaries for depression, according to a recent memo.

Half of worldwide Alzheimer's cases are preventable, study suggests

July 20, 2011

Many Alzheimer's disease cases can be prevented by making healthy lifestyle changes that are often associated with preventing other chronic health conditions, new research shows.

Depression treatment can help diabetics, study shows

May 03, 2011

Depressed diabetics are more likely to see improvement in their physical symptoms if they pursue treatment for their depression, a new study reveals.

Tai chi improves mood and quality of life in heart failure patients, report says

April 27, 2011

Tai chi exercises might be able to help improve heart failure patients' quality of life, mood and confidence, new research finds.

Early depression diagnosis crucial for nursing home residents, study finds

November 12, 2010

Because of the prevalence of depression in nursing home residents, it's essential that nursing home workers be able to identify early indicators of depression before mood-related symptoms arise, according to a new study published in The Journal of Gerontological Nursing.

Improving the treatment of mental health issues in nursing homes

Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D. June 01, 2010

More attention should be paid to nursing home residents' mental health, an important but often overlooked aspect of care.

Suicide rates for seniors climb in Italian nursing homes, assisted living

May 21, 2010

A new study of seniors in long-term care facilities in Italy found that seniors in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities are more likely to commit suicide than their community-dwelling counterparts.

Study: Many assisted living residents sleep poorly

May 10, 2010

Poor sleep among residents of assisted living facilities is common, and can lead to a worsening quality of life, and subsequent placement in a nursing home, according to the results of a new study.

Risk of stroke skyrockets among seniors after hospital stay, study finds

May 26, 2009

Seniors are at a high risk of suffering a stroke the week following a non-stroke-related hospitalization, according to the results of a new survey of stroke risk factors.

Think happy thoughts: views on aging tied to poor health later in life

March 04, 2009

Younger people who believe negative stereotypes about aging are more prone to suffer poor health when they themselves reach old age, new research suggests.