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In Older Adults With Dementia, Black Patients Were Less Likely To Receive A Diagnosis Than White Patients, Investigators Conclude
Signs Of Brain Impairment May Appear As Early As Nine Years Before People Receive A Diagnosis For Alzheimer’s Or Other Dementia-Related Diseases, Data Indicate
Among Middle-Aged And Older Adults, Taking At Least 8,000 To 9,000 Steps Daily May Reduce Risks Of Developing Obesity, Hypertension, Diabetes, Sleep Apnea, Acid Reflux And Clinical Depression, Research Suggests
Frequent Bad Dreams Associated With Increased Risk Of Cognitive Decline Over Following 10 Years, Study Suggests
Multimorbidity Tied To 63% Increased Risk For Incident Dementia, Research Suggests
APA Features Resources On Major Depressive Disorder
Older Adults With Late-Onset MDD And Anxiety Or Substance Use Disorders More Likely To Experience Treatment-Resistant Depression, Study Indicates
Older Veterans Who Say They Have Strong Sense Of Purpose In Life May Be Less Likely To Experience Range Of Mental Health Disorders Compared With Those Lacking Such A Sense Of Purpose, Data Suggest
Brexpiprazole May Help Ease Agitation In People With Alzheimer’s Dementia, Phase III Study Suggests
Nearly 10% Of Americans Suffer From Depression, Data Indicate
Did You Know…
It is estimated that 20% of people age 55 years or older experience some type of mental health concern. The most common conditions include anxiety, severe cognitive impairment, and mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder).
– American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry (2008)
