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Depression Thesis Statement

Depression in the elderly 65 years and older is a serious health care concern to those elderly suffering from depression. Depression is among the top ten (10) chronic health issues amongst the elderly 65 years and older. Depression in the elderly is often missed diagnosed or overlooked due to other health issues. I will discuss the facts about depression, along with recognizing causes, the signs and symptoms of depression, to include treatment strategies to help those elderly patients who suffer with depression.

How to Recognize, Treat and Care for Depression Amongst the Elderly 65 and Older With Chronic Illnesses

Outline

I Introduction Nursing Experience Caring for The Elderly

Reference 1 Allan (2014).

a. Realizing Effects of Depression In Elderly

b. The Pain and Toll of Family and Caregivers

II Depression in the Elderly 65 and Older

Reference 1 Aldwin, (2018).

Reference 2 Mitchel and Harvey (2014),

a. What is Depression

b. Facts about Depression

III Signs and Symptoms of Depression in the Elderly

Reference 1 Allan (2014).

Reference 2 Jayakody (2018).

Reference 3 Perez (2013).

a. Risk Factors

1. Chronic Health

b. Misdiagnosis

1. Multiple Chronic Medical Conditions

2. Medication Side Effects

IV Treatment Options

Reference 1 Stark (2018).

Reference 2 National Council on Aging (2017).

Reference 3 Melancon (2014).

Reference 4 Klainin-Yobas (2015).

a. Strategies

b. Resources

1. Patient Groups

c. Exercise

V Conclussion

What I have concluded through my experience and study of Depression Amongst The Elderly 65 and Older, is they have been under diagnosed and under treated causing physical and psychological decay in those elderly patients which causes stress, anguish and frustration to the caregiver and family members. I have seen how the care for these patients can be addressed and advanced through early recognition of depression with more advanced programs and services for the patients.