Context Depression is common in old age. Nevertheless, few incidence studies have
established how often depression occurs in elderly persons with and without a history of …

Background: The present study was designed to assess onset and persistence of late-life
depression, systematically comparing the factors associated with prevalence, onset and …

Background We aimed to examine the course of depression during 2-year follow-up in a
group clinically depressed older persons. Subsequently, we studied which socio …

BackgroundSeveral risk factors of depression have been identified in retrospective as well
as some prospective studies in the elderly. Confirmation in independent samples is needed …

Background It has been reported that late onset depression is more frequently associated
with acquired organic pathology and that patients are less likely to report a family history of …

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the differences between variables associated with depression and
symptoms of depression in demented and nondemented persons. DESIGN: A survey design …

Background Accurate assessment of the natural history of late-life depression requires
frequent observation over time. In later life, depressive disorders fulfilling rigorous diagnostic …

Objective To estimate the prevalence of depression in a population-based sample of older
adults, and to identify the individual profile of people who received depression treatment …

Depression is a significant concern in elderly patients. Reported prevalence rates differ
greatly depending on the definition of depression and the population of interest, with …

AIMS: The aim of the study was to follow the natural course of late-life depressive symptoms
within a German population-based study. METHODS: Within the Leipzig Longitudinal Study …