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Depression and the Elderly

The geriatric population and the topic of depression are often linked. Depression among older clients is a growing challenge everywhere. Clinical Geriatrics is medical journal dedication to the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders connected with the elderly. To read an article on depression from this journal, see http://www.hmpcommunications.com/cg/displayArticle.cfm?articleID=cgac1356
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Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D)

The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D) is an assessment instrument available in the public domain for health professionals interested in identifying the psychological symptoms associated with major depressive disorder: symptoms like feelings of guilt, suicidal thoughts, insomnia, inability to concentrate, fatigue, back pain, headaches, and other symptoms. In addition, symptoms less specific to depression are sometimes observed among clients with depression including muscle tension, GI disturbances, and reduced appetite. How might you learn more about this assessment tool and other clinical assessment methods? See http://www.strokecenter.org/trials/scales/hamilton.html. Use any search engine to learn about related links, disorders, and assessments. Here is an example: http://www.anxietyhelp.org/index.html.

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The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

The Geriatric Grading Scale is a useful screening tool in the clinical setting to facilitate assessment of depression in older adults. From an article in Dermatology Nursing (2002), click on the figure in this article to view the actual instrument: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/447735 You might compare this instrument to the Hamilton Rating Scale: http://www.strokecenter.org/trials/scales/hamilton.html.

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National Association of Mental Illness

For a general summary of mental illnesses and their treatments, see the National Association of Mental Illness website. Information may be found about medications for stabilizing mood disorders. Consumer education and advocacy information is also available. See http://www.nami.org/.

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Diet and Depression

Some researchers claim that diet in some cases may be linked with depression. Depression may be brought on by deficiencies in folate and vitamin B-12. Depressive symptoms may also appear in patients with low amounts of dietary omega-3-fatty acids. For more information, see http://www.mayoclinic.com. Click on Diseases and Conditions A-Z. Select Depression.

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Adults with ADD

Adults with ADD can improve their chances for a well-balanced lifestyle. Options include awareness, counseling and medication. Look for a summary of helpful tips at http://nami.org

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