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Geriatric Depression

Geriatric Depression - Causes and Risk Factors

Biological, social and psychological risk factors all play a role in depression in older adults.

Biological risk factors:

Female gender
Family history of depression
Previous history of depression
Chronic physical illnesses, presence of chronic pain
Physical disability
Cognitive impairment

Psychosocial risk factors:

Single/widowed/divorced
Social isolation
Lack of supportive social network
Lower socioeconomic status
Stressful/traumatic life events (e.g. abuse or death of loved one)

Geriatric Depression - Diagnosis

Geriatric Depression - Treatments

Geriatric Depression - Preparing for surgery

Geriatric Depression - Post-surgery care

Article contributed by Department of Psychiatry, Sengkang General Hospital

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