Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jun. 2—MOSES LAKE — It's not talked about very much, but depression is a very real concern for seniors. "Aging is not always easy, ...

A Rutgers researcher leading the study said the matter “comes down to purposeful interaction versus compulsive escapism” Compulsive smartphone habits in older adults can be linked to a higher risk of ...

Compulsive smartphone habits in older adults can be linked to a higher risk of depression, according to a study led by a ...

Karolinska Institutet has discovered that an already registered antidepressant, duloxetine, may also have positive effects on memory and cognitive functions in the elderly. "Both depression and ...

When seniors seem like they're "losing it," depression, not dementia, may be at play. Listening to and empathizing with ...

Dean Longo noticed a reoccurring issue while providing in-home services to seniors. Instead of recognizing the symptoms of depression in seniors, family members often confused behaviors with signs of ...

This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. Grief and loss, isolation, chronic health conditions and dementia can lead to mental health issues in older adults. But oftentimes, ...

Depression in old age could be an early sign of serious brain disease, a new study says. Depression occurs more often and earlier in seniors who go on to develop Parkinson's disease or Lewy body ...

Despite the deserved shine on their golden years, not all seniors look like this couple. Newer mental health practitioners and the public often have inaccurate information about depression, leading to ...

Depression is often misunderstood in older adults, especially men. Many people assume that sadness is a normal part of aging, but clinical depression is not inevitable. In senior men, depression can ...