Background Depression is one of the most prevalent mental disorders globally and has
implications for various aspects of everyday-life. To date, studies assessing the association …

BACKGROUND: Although a number of studies have examined risk factors for anxiety and
depression at a later age, there have been no systematic comparisons of risk profiles across …

Background: Older adults are at increased risk of experiencing loneliness and depression,
particularly as they move into different types of care communities. Information and …

Chronic pain is commonly co-morbid with a depressive or anxiety disorder. Objective of this
study is to examine the influence of depression, along with anxiety, on pain-related …

Background. Despite the burden of depression in late life, its origins present a paradox to
investigators and clinicians alike. Method. We review biological (genetics and heredity …

Background Many of the symptoms, consequences, and risk factors for frailty are shared with
late‐life depression. However, thus far, few studies have addressed the conceptual and …

The prevalence of depression and suicidal ideation among older adults is considered to be
a major mental health concern among this age group. The present study investigated the …

Social isolation among the elderly is a concern in developed countries. Using a randomized
trial, this study examined the effect of a social isolation prevention program on loneliness …

This study examines the process whereby functional disability amplifies depressive
symptoms through decreasing perceived social support and psychological resources. The …

Objectives. Research has increasingly focused on the dynamic nature of disability and
depressive symptoms in later life. Little research, however, has modeled disability and …