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Depression and mental health in care homes for older people
- Authors:
- DENING Tom, MILNE Alisoun
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 10(1), March 2009, pp.40-46.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Depression and dementia are prevalent mental health conditions in care homes. This article discusses the prevelence of depression and dementia in care homes; the quality of care provided; and concludes by highlighting four suggestions for improving the quality of care.
An introduction to the mental health of older people: understanding depression in later life
- Authors:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, MILNE Alisoun, GEARING Brian, WARNER Joanne
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Place of publication:
- London
**This learning resource was removed in March 2023.** The main focus of this learning object is depression amongst older people. The learning object begins by highlighting some of the problems with defining and diagnosing 'depression' and then goes on to discuss the estimated numbers of older people that are thought to suffer from the condition. Next you will consider what makes people more or less vulnerable to developing depression in later life. Finally you will look at effective treatments for depression and explanations for why it so often remains unrecognised in older people.