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A 15 page research paper that offers an examination of literature that examines depression in regards to the elderly, with a particular focus on women and their experience. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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among elderly Americans is widespread and frequently undiagnosed and untreated, as the current avenues for care are insufficient and healthcare staff at assisted living, nursing homes and other facilities are
frequently unprepared for either recognizing or treating elderly clients who are suffering from depression. Contrary to widespread belief, depression is not an inevitable side effect of aging. It is estimated
that close to 5 million Americans who are over the age of 56 are clinically depressed, which translates to roughly one percent of the overall population (1.4 percent for women
and 0.4 percent for men); however, this rate increases to between 12 and 30 percent when considering only the elderly living in long-term care facilities (Birrer and Venuri, 2004). The
risk factors for developing depression in late life include "a history of depression, chronic medical illness, female sex, being single or divorced, brain disease, alcohol abuse, use of certain medications
and stressful life events (Birrer and Venuri, 2004, p. 2375). A study recently published in the Archives of General Psychology by L.C. Barry and colleagues of the Yale University
School of Medicine, elderly women are not only more likely to suffer from depression, but also to remain depressed for longer periods of time than their male counterparts (Warner, 2008).
This longitudinal study examined gender differences in depression between a cohort of 754 men and women over age 70, beginning in 1998, with reassessment every 18 months thereafter. The results
revealed that more women than men suffered from depression, were statistically more likely to become depressed and less likely to recover (Warner, 2008). Pathophysiology of the disease: There is
a body of empirical evidence that indicates that depression people of all ages is highly influenced by genetics and also evidence that a history of depression is a significant risk
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