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Author Serani, Deborah, 1961- author.

Title Depression in later life : an essential guide / Deborah Serani.

Publication Info. Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, 2016.

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Location Call No. Status
 Avon Free Public Library - Adult Department  616.8527 SERANI    Check Shelf
 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  616.8527 SERANI    Check Shelf
 Bristol, Manross Branch - Non Fiction  616.8527 SERANI    Check Shelf
 Cheshire Public Library - Adult Department Lower Level  618.9768 SERANI    Check Shelf
 Glastonbury, Welles-Turner Memorial Library - Adult Department  618.9768 SERANI    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Main Library - Non Fiction  616.8527 SERANI    Check Shelf
 Middletown, Russell Library - Adult Nonfiction  618.9768 SER    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  618.97 SE65    Check Shelf
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Adult Department  616.8527 SERANI    Check Shelf
 Portland Public Library - Adult Department  616.8527 SER    Check Shelf

Description xi, 273 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-258) and index.
Contents What is late-life depression? -- Geriatric mood disorders -- Diagnosis for depression in later life -- Traditional treatments for depression in later life -- Holistic approaches to depression in later life -- How to maintain success in treatment -- Suicide in later life -- What to expect should you need hospitalization -- Conscious aging with depression in later life -- Long-term care and later-life depression -- 15 late-life depression myths everyone should know -- Appendix A: Depression screening questionnaire -- Appendix B: Current medications and supplements -- Appendix C: Healthcare team contact information -- Appendix D: Side effects checklists for seniors -- Appendix E: Resources -- Appendix F: High-profile people with mood disorders.
Summary "The geriatric population, defined as men and women 65 years and older, is the fastest growing population in the world. While gerontology, the study of the aging process in human beings, has brought insights about the physical, emotional, and social needs of this population, little attention has been given to the mental health of the aging, and often treatable disorders are overlooked entirely. Depression is one of the leading mental disorders in any age group, but among the elderly it is often viewed as a normal part of aging. It is not. Depression at any age requires attention and treatment. For sufferers and their families and caregivers, this go-to guide introduces readers to depression among the aging and elderly. It looks at both sufferers who've been diagnosed in their younger years as well as those with a new diagnosis, and reviews the symptoms, the diagnostic process, treatment options including alternative and holistic approaches, and long term care for those experiencing mild, moderate, or severe depression. With real stories throughout, the book illustrates the many forms depression can take, and Serani offers a compassionate voice alongside practical advice for sufferers, caregivers, and families. An extensive resource section rounds out the book" -- Dust jacket.
Subject Depression in old age -- Popular works.
Depression in old age. (OCoLC)fst00890926
Genre/Form Popular works. (OCoLC)fst01423846
Other Form: Online version: Serani, Deborah, 1961- author. Depression in later life. Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, 2016 9781442255838 (DLC) 2015046981
ISBN 9781442255821 (cloth ; alk. paper)
144225582X (cloth ; alk. paper)
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