Depression in Late Life

Depression in the elderly is a major health issue which often goes unreported, undiagnosed, and untreated. A respected team specializing in geriatric care from the fields of medicine, psychology, sociology, and nursing collaborated to present a multidisciplinary perspective on how Depression affects the elderly and their families, and how it can be treated effectively. This instructional book with presentations on two CD-ROMs empowers health care and social service providers to better serve the needs of an older population. Topics cover symptoms, biological influences, diagnosis, and treatments. Additional sections cover what family and friends can do to help an individual seek treatment and barriers to recognizing and treating mental illnesses. The CDs provide a seminar-like experience with video and multi-media presentations containing voice, text, and illustrations. This product is easily adapted for use in distance education, workshops, and seminars on healthy aging, mental health, or geriatric health care. Additional information for instructors is available from the publisher.