In West Palm Beach, a city full of retirees soaking up the sun, depression hits many seniors hard. You might think of sunny beaches and golf courses, but hidden behind that vibe, about one in five ...

VNS Health And Vitalic Release Early Findings From a Telehealth-Based Behavioral Health Program Targeting High-Risk ...

It’s important to know that depression can occur at any age, but the geriatric population - individuals 65 years of age and older, face particularly concerning issues. Sometimes referred to as ...

Among older adults with mild-to-moderate depressive disorder diagnosed during a primary care visit, antidepressant medication or supervised group exercise sessions may decrease symptoms to a similar ...

A study of community dwellers estimated that 15% of the elderly showed significant depressive symptoms. A smaller subset (1% to 2%) met criteria for a major depressive disorder. In nursing homes, the ...

Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries who participated in a program using Vitalic showed significant improvement in depression and anxiety symptoms as well as lower rates of hospital admission and ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Pharmacologic strategies for treatment-resistant geriatric depression include augmentation or replacement of existing antidepressants, but their relative risks and benefits are unclear. New research ...

Geriatrics is a specialized branch of Geriatric Medicine that focuses on the health and well-being of older adults. Liv Hospital As people age, their medical needs become more complex due to the ...