Both Julia and Al sought help from their doctors, and each was diagnosed with depression, a disorder that's as common in the elderly as it is in younger people. And both, fortunately, were ...

Why: Depression is common in late life, effecting nearly five million of the 31 million Americans aged 65 and older. Both major and minor depression are reported in 13% of community dwelling older ...

Older adults face unique mental health barriers, from misdiagnosis to stigma. This blog explores how we can improve care ...

Antidepressants are recommended but not always ... Yet, anxiety disorders surpass the other well-known "geriatric giants" in their prevalence among older adults (10-20%), being twice as common ...

screening for dementia and depression; education on dementia and related issues; research on early detection and treatment of memory problems; and house calls. The Senior Care Clinic is targeted to ...

Despite debunked serotonin theories and growing concerns, pharmacists continue to dispense antidepressants—often without ...

I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for adolescents, adults, and older adults, with a focus on ADHD, anxiety, depression, and geriatric mental health. My approach is holistic ...