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Gellis, Z.D., et al. - The authors present data from a pilot research program initiated to develop, refine, and test the outcomes of Brief Problem-Solving Therapy in Home Care (PST-HC) that targets the needs of older adults identified with severe depressive symptoms in an acute home care setting...Conclusion: Results suggest that PST-HC is well tolerated and holds promise for reducing persistent depressive symptoms. The authors discuss limitations in terms of the "real-world" applicability of this psychosocial treatment for late-life depression

Today in Geriatrics...keeping you current

Sibling History of Myocardial Infarction or Stroke and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly: The Cardiovascular Health Study
Annals of Epidemiology , 12/01/09

Financial Hardship and Mortality among Older Adults Using the 1996-2004 Health and Retirement Study
Annals of Epidemiology , 12/01/09

Physical Activity and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Older Adults
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 12/01/09

Today in Mental Health...keeping you current

Spirituality and well-being in cancer patients: a review
Psycho-Oncology, 12/01/09

Treatment of Late-Life Depression Alleviates Caregiver Burden
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 11/30/09

Somatisation in primary care: experiences of primary care physicians involved in a training program and in a randomised controlled trial
BMC Family Practice, 11/30/09