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) |
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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