Saturday, December 2, 2023

Tag: geriatric antidepressant use

ā€œSeniorsā€ Rant by Don Weitz

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A rantĀ dedicated to all ā€œseniorsā€ in geriatric wards and nursing homes we’re sickĀ Ā Ā Ā  we’re stuckĀ Ā Ā Ā  we’re fucked we’re labelledĀ Ā Ā Ā  we’re libelled ā€œdementedā€Ā Ā Ā Ā  Ā ā€œincompetentā€

Increased Antidepressant Use Does Not Decrease Depression Prevalence in Older Adults

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The use of antidepressants has risen quickly among older adults but the rate of depressive symptoms in this population has not declined as a result.