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2. Late life depression - Wikipedia

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   The most promising therapeutic effect is achieved when the treatment continues for at least six weeks. [36] Underuse or misuse of antidepressants and prescribing inadequate dosages are the most common mistakes physicians make when treating elderly patients for depression. Only 10% to 40% of depressed elderly patients are given medication.

3. Psychological therapies for dementia - Wikipedia

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   Nevertheless, as important as these effects are, the main support for the use of stimulation therapies is improvement in the patient's daily life routines. [10] A study published in 2006 tested the effects of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) on the demented elderly's quality of life. The researchers looked at the effect of CST on cognitive ...

4. Geriatric psychiatry - Wikipedia

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   The requirements may vary by countries. Geriatric psychiatrist are also psychiatrists who are qualified in the general diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders. Some geriatric psychiatrists also conduct research to determine the cause and better treatments for neurodegenerative disorders and late-life mental health disorders. [11]

5. The 7 Stages of Dementia: What They Are & What To Expect - AOL

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   Pre-dementia or early-stage dementia (stages 1, 2, and 3). In this initial phase, a person can still live independently and may not exhibit obvious memory loss or have any difficulty completing ...

6. List of diagnostic classification and rating scales used in ...

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   The following diagnostic systems and rating scales are used in psychiatry and clinical psychology.This list is by no means exhaustive or complete. For instance, in the category of depression, there are over two dozen depression rating scales that have been developed in the past eighty years.

7. List of mental disorders in the DSM-IV and DSM-IV-TR ...

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   Dementia of the Alzheimer's type, with late onset, with delirium: Included only in the DSM-IV. 290.20: Dementia of the Alzheimer's type, with late onset, with delusions: Included only in the DSM-IV. 290.21: Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type, With late onset, with depressed mood: Included only in the DSM-IV. 294.10