Depression in the Elderly Living in the Community

1987 ◽  
Vol 150 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Ben-Arie ◽  
L. Swartz ◽  
B. J. Dickman
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressed Mood ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Suicidal Intent ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Almost All ◽  
State Examination ◽  
Elderly Living ◽  
Low Rate

A prevalence of depression of 13% was found among 139 coloured persons aged 65 years and over, living in the community in Cape Town, which accords with figures elsewhere. A high rate of hypochondriasis was found, but there was a low rate of suicidal intent, which could be explained by good social support. Observed depression and a depressed mood occurred in almost all depressed patients; as defined in the Present State Examination, these items appear to be an excellent screen for depression.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Social Supports With Depression Among Elderly in the Eastern Cities of Guilan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamele moghadam ◽  
Roya Mansour-Ghanaei ◽  
Mohammad Esmaeilpour-Bandboni ◽  
Zahra Atrkar-Roshan
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Total Score Range ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Score Range ◽  
Elderly Living

Introduction: Elderly are vulnerable individuals in society, and are mostly exposed to mental disorders especially depression. Using non-medical factors to manage the depression, like perceived social support, can reduce the incidence of adverse reactions in such a vulnerable population. The current study aimed to determine the relationship between social support with depression among elderly in the eastern cities of Guilan. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional, descriptive -correlational study conducted by the elderly living in the eastern cities of Guilan, in which 168 people were selected from two-stage, cluster random and available sampling.   Data was collected with using two standard tools include, Philips social support questionnaires (23 Items), and Geriatric Depression Scale (15 Items)    Data were analyzed using SPSS, version 19, software, T-test, ANOVA and Pearson tests. Results: The mean of social support in elderly living in the eastern of Guilan was 73/25±9/18 (total score range of 23-92) and the mean of depression for them was 3/20±3/58 (total score range of 0-15). The analysis of the data indicated that there was a negative significant correlation between social support and depression (p<0/01, r=-0/47). Conclusion: This study confirmed the role of social support in the development of depression in the elderly, so it is important to provide the conditions for promoting social support to reduce depression and thus improve the quality of life of the elderly.

scholarly journals COVID-19-associated PTSD in the elderly—lessons learned for the next global pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashish Sarangi ◽  
Sana Javed ◽  
Kumar Karki ◽  
Akshita Kaushal
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background When COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic in March 2020, almost all countries implemented strict lockdowns and home quarantine orders in order to prevent spread of the virus. These implementations have severely affected the mental health of people all around the world especially the elderly, who are already physically and mentally fragile. There has been an escalation in the prevalence of depression, suicide, anxiety, substance abuse, domestic abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Main body The aim of our review was to highlight PTSD in the elderly population who has recovered from COVID-19 infection and come up with some recommendations for the future. A thorough literature review was conducted focusing on the impact of COVID-19 on development and progression of PTSD during the pandemic. Conclusion Increased allocation of resources by various government and private stakeholders is necessary to prepare for the long-term implications on mental health from the current and future pandemics.

The prevalence of depression among Australian nursing home residents: results using draft ICD-10 and DSM-III-R criteria

1991 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 739-748 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. Phillips ◽  
A. S. Henderson
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Depressive Episode ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Social ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
Environmental Measures ◽  
State Examination

SYNOPSISThe aims of this study were, first, to estimate the prevalence of depressive disorders in Australian nursing home residents using international diagnostic criteria, and second, to explore environmental determinants of such disorders. Residents of 24 nursing homes were surveyed using the Canberra Interview for the Elderly (CIE) and a range of environmental measures was also taken. Of 323 residents who were screened for cognitive impairment, 165 (51%) scored 18 or above on the Mini-Mental State Examination (Folstein et al. 1975), and were interviewed with the CIE. According to DSM-III-R criteria and the CIE, the prevalence of major depressive episode was 9·7%. Using ICD-10 criteria, 6·1% of residents suffered from a severe depressive episode, 6·7% from a moderate depressive episode and 6·7% from a mild depressive episode. Some measures of the social environment were significantly related to depressive symptoms.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Depression among elderly living in old age homes of Kathmandu Valley and its association with Sociodemographic variants

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Kafle ◽  
V.D. Sharma ◽  
S.P. Ojha ◽  
M Chapagain ◽  
P. Tulachan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Kathmandu Valley ◽  
World Population ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Elderly Living ◽  
Old Age Homes

Introduction: There has been a considerable increase in the numbers of older people in the world population of both developed and developing countries. The increasing elderly populations are prone to depression. Studies regarding depression among elderly, especially in old age homes is lesser in the developing countries.Objectives: To estimate prevalence of depression among elderly living in old age homes in Kathmandu valley and its association with the socio-demographic variables, individual factors and environmental factors.Method: It is a cross sectional study where 203 elderly people residing in old age homes of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal were selected randomly. Interview was carried out using socio-demographic tool, Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), ICD-10 DCR, Duke social support scale, UCLA loneliness scale, and Barthel index was used.Results: This study showed that, 47.3% of population had depression. Among them, 34.0% had mild depression and 13.3% had severe depression. There was significant association between the prevalence of depression, health problems, satisfaction with old age home, loneliness, social support and functional disability.Conclusion: Depressive disorder is highly prevalent among the elderly population residing in old age homes in Kathmandu Valley. This results in lowering their productivity and places burden to family and society. For this reason, concerned authorities should timely address depression in elderly people.  

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