Abstract
1. Depression is not part of the normal aging process. 2. It is important to increase awareness of the symptoms of geriatric depression among health care paraprofessionals. 3. If depressed elderly people are identified and appropriate referrals are made, treatment for depression is available and effective. 4. Health care paraprofessionals can be taught to recognize geriatric depression.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 14-20 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 11 |
State | Published - Nov 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |