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Depression - Elderly
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Elderly Depression Symptoms & Signs
- depressed or irritable mood
- feelings of worthlessness or sadness
- loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities
- temper, agitation
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change in appetite, usually a loss of appetite
- change in weight
- unintentional weight loss (most frequent)
- weight gain
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difficulty sleeping
- fatigue (tiredness or weariness)
- difficulty concentrating
- memory loss
- abnormal thoughts, excessive or inappropriate guilt
- excessively irresponsible behavior pattern
- abnormal thoughts about death
- thoughts about suicide
- plans to commit suicide or actual suicide attempts
If these symptoms are present every day for more than 2 weeks, then depression is likely present.
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• Definition
• Elderly Depression Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Elderly Depression Symptoms & Signs
• Elderly Depression Prevention
• Elderly Depression Diagnosis & Tests
• Elderly Depression Treatment
• Elderly Depression Prognosis
• Elderly Depression Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Fatigue
• Physical Examination
• Sleeping Difficulty
Review Date : 11/10/2003
Reviewed By : Vineeth John, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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