Depression in Older Adults: A Palliative Medicine Perspective

Harv Rev Psychiatry. 2015 Sep-Oct;23(5):343-53. doi: 10.1097/HRP.0000000000000069.

Abstract

This article aims to discuss the rapidly growing field of palliative medicine and its unique approach to treating depression in older adults.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Depression / therapy*
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Female
  • Frail Elderly / psychology
  • Health Promotion / organization & administration
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mind-Body Therapies
  • Palliative Care / organization & administration*
  • Patient-Centered Care / organization & administration*
  • Professional-Patient Relations*
  • Religion and Medicine
  • Spirituality*