References and resources
General resources for depression in older adults and the elderly
Older Adults and Depression – Good overview of depression in older adults. (NIMH)
Depression in Older Adults – Pamphlet for seniors with depression describes what it feels like, what the risk factors are, and how you can help yourself. (Royal College of Psychiatrists)
Overcoming Geriatric Depression – Provides a discussion of the emotional needs of elders, and offers very useful suggestions for family members in dealing with a depressed elder. (ElderCare Online)
Antidepressant use in older adults and the elderly
Antidepressant Use Linked to Bone Loss – Covers two Archives of Internal Medicine studies on the connection between SSRI use in adults over 65 and abnormal bone loss. (National Institutes of Health)
Alternative medicine for depression in older adults and the elderly
Alternative Medicine – Alternative techniques for treating depression, including herbal remedies and supplements . (Mayo Clinic)
Authors: Lawrence Robinson, Melinda Smith, M.A. and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D. Last updated: November 2014.