A single intravenous ketamine infusion was safe and well-tolerated in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and depression (MCI-D), with no serious adverse events (AEs) reported, a small ...

A study of community dwellers estimated that 15% of the elderly showed significant depressive symptoms. A smaller subset (1% to 2%) met criteria for a major depressive disorder. In nursing homes, the ...

As we age, it’s important to prioritize mental health alongside physical health. Seniors face an increased risk of depression, which is often overlooked as a normal part of aging. However, depression ...

This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. Grief and loss, isolation, chronic health conditions and dementia can lead to mental health issues in older adults. But oftentimes, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older people with low blood levels of vitamin D and high blood levels of parathyroid hormone are more likely to be depressed, Dutch researchers report. But it remains ...

Imaging studies have repeatedly found that people with depression have smaller hippocampal volumes than healthy individuals. The hippocampus is a brain region involved in learning and memory, spatial ...

It’s important to know that depression can occur at any age, but the geriatric population - individuals 65 years of age and older, face particularly concerning issues. Sometimes referred to as ...

New research reveals that specific brain network changes can predict which widowed elderly individuals are at higher risk for developing depression years before symptoms appear. The five-year ...

Dr. Barry Rovner answers the question: 'Stimulants For Depression In Seniors?' — -- Question: Are stimulant medications (such as methylphenidate or Ritalin) helpful for treating depression in ...

Millions of senior-aged Americans suffer from depression, and some estimates show that up to 90 percent of those with late-in-life depression don’t receive proper care. Telemedicine may be a solution ...