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120 – Depression in Aging: Diagnosis & Treatment

 
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Watch the subtitled video and search the transcript by clicking above.
(For a short tutorial on how to search the transcript, see here.)

In This Episode:

Guest host Dr. Nicole Didyk discusses the diagnosis and treatment of depression, including why it’s often tricky to diagnose in later life, and how it can be treated. (Note: depression in the context of dementia will be covered in an upcoming episode.) Dr. Didyk is a geriatrician in Canada, and the founder of the blog and YouTube channel The Wrinkle.

She covers:

  • What’s different about depression in older adults?
  • What are the signs that an older person might be depressed?
  • What medical illnesses can mimic depression?
  • Which medications can cause or worsen depressive symptoms?
  • How can depression be treated in older adults?
  • What to do if you’re concerned about depression in an older person

Related episodes:

053 – Interview: Addressing Loneliness in Aging

Related Resources:

Suicide Prevention Helplines (available 24/7):

  • IOA Friendship Line (developed for older adults): 800-971-0016
  • United States 1-800-273-TALK
  • Canada 1-833-456-4566
  continue reading

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Watch the subtitled video and search the transcript by clicking above.
(For a short tutorial on how to search the transcript, see here.)

In This Episode:

Guest host Dr. Nicole Didyk discusses the diagnosis and treatment of depression, including why it’s often tricky to diagnose in later life, and how it can be treated. (Note: depression in the context of dementia will be covered in an upcoming episode.) Dr. Didyk is a geriatrician in Canada, and the founder of the blog and YouTube channel The Wrinkle.

She covers:

  • What’s different about depression in older adults?
  • What are the signs that an older person might be depressed?
  • What medical illnesses can mimic depression?
  • Which medications can cause or worsen depressive symptoms?
  • How can depression be treated in older adults?
  • What to do if you’re concerned about depression in an older person

Related episodes:

053 – Interview: Addressing Loneliness in Aging

Related Resources:

Suicide Prevention Helplines (available 24/7):

  • IOA Friendship Line (developed for older adults): 800-971-0016
  • United States 1-800-273-TALK
  • Canada 1-833-456-4566
  continue reading

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