Date
2017
Abstract
Recognizing depression in elderly patients can be challenging. Lack of awareness of mental health issues amongst elderly patients, ideas that depression is a normal part of aging, and confusing symptoms of depression as symptoms of other conditions are just a few of the challenges. Providing patient information about the signs and symptoms of depression in older patients may help encourage patient to talk to their doctors about depression.
Clinical Site
Berlin Family Practice
Keywords
recognizing depression, elderly, vermont
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Disciplines
Medical Education | Primary Care
Recommended Citation
Sakradse, Maia, "Recognizing Depression in Elderly Patients" (2017). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 316.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/316