Depression in older people is underdiagnosed.

Depression is more common in old age than dementia yet is underdiagnosed and undertreated. It is important to recognise that patients may not always present in a typical way, features that may indicate depression include anxiety, a preoccupation with somatic symptoms, and a change in function. The p...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Allan, C, Valkanova, V, Ebmeier, K
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: CMP Information Ltd. 2014