Depression in the elderly
In depression in the elderly:
- feelings of sadness are minimised - don't say "I am depressed"
- hypochondriacal worries are more likely
- speech is more often retarded
- biological symptoms - look for changes
- change in behaviour is often a common indicator of depression in the elderly
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