Depression in Older Adults - Challenges in Recognition and Care

Document Type

Presentation

Department

Behavioral Health

Publication Date

3-11-2025

Comments

Depression in Older Adults - Challenges in Recognition and Care. M. Saleem Ismail, MD, Psychiatrist

Objectives:

  • Depression in older adults is a serious public health problem and most older adults receive depression care in non-psychiatric settings
  • They present with range of medical issues that sometimes mimic and complicate recognition of underlying depression
  • Age related changes, higher medical burden and social factors challenge our clinical acumen and impact effective management of depression
  • Review common presentations
  • Discuss differential diagnoses and identify some assessment tools
  • Discussion on selective treatment strategies that can be helpful in addressing unique features of depression in older adults

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