Psychiatria pre prax 1/2008
DEPRESSION IN ELDERLY
The article discusses depression in elderly as serious interdisciplinar disorder. Basic etiological factors and symptomatological differencies of the depression in elderly are mentioned as well. The possibility of improved diagnostic is reflected in the intence of interdisciplinary cooperation. The article discusses optimal treatment. The specific pharmacoterapeutics aspects, new knowledge of the possibilities and limits of antidepressants are described.
Keywords: antidepressants, biological factors, depression, psychosocial factors, elderly
