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Cognitive Functioning and Late-Life Depression

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Koenig, Aaron M., Bhalla, Rishi K., Butters, Meryl A.·2014·Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society
DOI 10.1017/s1355617714000198PMC PMC4107679
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This brief report provides an introduction to the topic of cognitive functioning in late-life depression (LLD). In addition to providing a review of the literature, we present a framework for understanding the heterogeneity of cognitive outcomes in this highly prevalent disorder. In addition, we discuss the relationship between LLD and dementia, and highlight the importance of regularly assessing cognitive functioning in older adults who present with depressive symptoms. If cognitive deficits are discovered during a neuropsychological assessment, we recommend referral to a geriatric psychiatrist or cognitive neurologist, for evaluation and treatment of the patient’s symptoms. (JINS, 2014,20, 1–7)

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Authors
Koenig, A. M., Bhalla, R. K., & Butters, M. A.
Affiliations
  • University of Pittsburgh (US)
  • University of British Columbia (CA)
Corresponding author
Bhalla, Rishi K.
ORCID
Butters, Meryl A.
Venue
Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Published
2014-03-31
Volume
20
Issue
5
Pages
461-467
ISSN
  • 1355-6177 (ISSN-L)
  • 1469-7661
DOI
10.1017/s1355617714000198
PMC
PMC4107679
OpenAlex
W2067165034
Cited by
161
References
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FWCI
1.14
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
www.cambridge.org/core/terms (unspecified)
Locations
  • Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (UL1TR000005)
  • National Institute of Mental Health (R01MH072947, P30MH090333, R01MH080240, MH R01 072947, MH R01 080240)
  • National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Aging, Health, and Disability
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology › Aging and Gerontology Research
Keywords
geriatric depression, cognitive function, cognitive impairment, dementia, older adults, neuropsychological assessment, geriatric psychiatry, cognitive neurology
MeSH terms
Cognition Disorders, Dementia, Depression, Geriatrics, Humans, Neuropsychological Tests

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