• What are the treatment approaches for treating older adults with depression?

My grandfather has depression. What are the treatment approaches for treating older adults with depression?

4 Answers

  • Phychiatrist
  • Grapevine, Texas

Antidepressants, therapy, social support, and managing other health issues. If you have any further questions or need more clarity, please consult with a psychiatrist. If you`re in Texas, we welcome you to reach out to www.MidCitiesPsychiatry.com, we`re here to help you.

  • Family Practitioner
  • SPRINGFIELD, MO

Several options can be discussed with your grandfather's family physician. The choice will depend on several factors, such as chronic medical conditions and current medications.

  • Family Practitioner
  • Whitehall, MI

The best treatments for depression for older adults is to use natural things Isolation is one of the biggest causes. - Help him socialiaze vitamin D is very helpful - especially if he can get outside for awhile each day ( check with his doctor about his blood levels ) be careful to not over do the sugar increase B complex vitamins. These are some easy to do natural things that are very helpful for our older adults

  • Psychologist
  • Fort Myers, Florida

See this link...
https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/depressionelderly#:~:text=Psychotherapy%20in%20older%20adults%20can%20address%20a%20broad,in%20the%20treatment%20of%20depression%20in%20older%20adults.

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