Depression in later life is a significant and growing problem. Age-related differences in the
type and severity of depressive disorders continue to be questioned and necessarily …

BACKGROUND Depression, with up to 11.9% prevalence in the general population, is a
common disorder strongly associated with increased morbidity. The accuracy of non …

The efficacy of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) as a
screener for clinical depression was examined in a sample of 1.005 community-residing …

Test-based psychological assessment has been significantly affected by the health care
revolution in the United States during the past two decades. Despite new limitations on …

Objective: The objective was to provide a systematic review of the screening accuracy of
both versions of the Geriatric Depressions Scale (GDS‐30, GDS‐15). Method: An electronic …

This important book examines the relationship between religion and mental health
throughout the life cycle, with a special emphasis on later life. It asserts that successful aging …

This Third Edition of the bestselling Psychotherapy with Older Adults continues to offer
students and professionals a thorough overview of psychotherapy with older adults. Using …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine and compare rates of depression,
correlates, and course of symptoms in medically ill hospitalized elders through use of six …

Offers guidance on the selection of appropriate measures for Axis I disorders, Axis II
disorders, and specialized syndromes, marshalling data on reliability, validity, and clinical …

Background: Delirium, a common and often overlooked syndrome in acutely ill elderly
patients, may present with signs and symptoms of depression. Objective: To determine (1) …