Characteristics associated with depression in long-term care residents with dementia

Ann L. Gruber-Baldini; Sheryl Zimmerman; Malaz Boustani; Lea C. Watson; Christianna S. Williams; Peter S. Reed

Characteristics associated with depression in long-term care residents with dementia

Ann L. Gruber-Baldini, Sheryl Zimmerman, Malaz Boustani, Lea C. Watson, Christianna S. Williams, Peter S. Reed

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Abstract

We describe the prevalence, assessment, and treatment of, as well as characteristics associated with, depression in residential care/assisted living and nursing home residents with dementia. Overall, 25% of the participants were depressed. Depression was related to severe cognitive impairment, behavioral symptoms, pain, and for-profit nursing home residence.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	50-55
Number of pages	6
Journal	Gerontologist
Volume	45
Issue number	SPEC. ISS. 1
State	Published - Oct 2005
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Assisted living
Dementia
Depression
Nursing homes
Residential care

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Aging

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