Depression in the Elderly

Depression in the Elderly – Final project for Epidemiology N835.

Nearly 5 million elderly go hungry in US
"In addition, food-insecure seniors have worse general health outcomes, more daily activity limitations, and are more likely to suffer from depression.” The presence of grandchildren at home also impacts food insecurity of the elderly, said the study. Read more on Press TV

Editorial: Thumbs Up and Down
In Family Care, the state contracts with managed-care organizations to provide in-home care for the elderly and disabled. For the elderly, it's a way to keep them in their homes and out of nursing homes. … Study researchers announced this week that … Read more on Appleton Post Crescent

Five Ways American Policies Make Us Lonely, Anxious, and Antisocial
By the time she reaches middle age, long-term job insecurity may have caught up with Jamie's body in various ways: she may suffer depression, increased blood pressure, and a lack of libido that won't go away. Unfortunately for Jamie, women between the … Read more on Truth-Out