Depression in Late Life: Review and Commentary

Blazer, D. G.

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Depression in Late Life: Review and Commentary

Blazer, D. G.·2003·The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences

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Depression is perhaps the most frequent cause of emotional suffering in later life and significantly decreases quality of life in older adults. In recent years, the literature on late-life depression has exploded. Many gaps in our understanding of the outcome of late-life depression have been filled. Intriguing findings have emerged regarding the etiology of late-onset depression. The number of studies documenting the evidence base for therapy has increased dramatically. Here, I first address case definition, and then I review the current community- and clinic-based epidemiological studies. Next I address the outcome of late-life depression, including morbidity and mortality studies. Then I present the extant evidence regarding the etiology of depression in late life from a biopsychosocial perspective. Finally, I present evidence for the current therapies prescribed for depressed elders, ranging from medications to group therapy.

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Authors: Blazer, D. G.
Venue: The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
Published: 2003-03-01
Volume: 58
Issue: 3
Pages: M249-M265
ISSN: 1079-5006 (ISSN-L)
1758-535X
DOI: 10.1093/gerona/58.3.m249
OpenAlex: W2106158410
Cited by: 2,344
References: 34
FWCI: 42.53
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed

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