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eFit – HCP: Depression
Depression is a medical disorder that requires attention. Day after day, depression affects thoughts, feelings, physical health and behaviors. Depression is a frequent problem in older adults. The symptoms of depression in older adults can affect every aspect of life, impacting energy, appetite, sleep and interest in work, hobbies and relationships. Depression is not just “feeling blue” or “down in the dumps”. It is not just being sad after a loss. It is not an ordinary part of aging.
15-item Geriatric Depression Scale:
Instructions eForm Print Form
5-item Geriatric Depression Scale:
Link
CCSMH Self-Screen Depression:
Instructions Link
Patient Health Questionnaire 9:
Instructions eForm Print Form
Reading List: Depression in Older Adults
Holiday Blues – Depression Among the Elderly (Long Term Care Link):
Article
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Seniors (Advocare):
Article
The Guide to Overcoming Holiday Depression for the Elderly and Their Caretakers (American Medical Resource Institute):
Guide
What Alzheimer’s Caregivers Should Know about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) (Alzheimer’s Universe):
Article
View the CSAH Lesson on Depression
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This series of courses provides a foundation for understanding, recognizing, assessing and managing health care concerns in the older adult. Each Lesson includes short narrated modules that focus on these four themes.
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