Geriatric Depression and Cognitive Impairment-An Update.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression and cognitive impairment often coexist in older adults. The relation between depression and cognitive impairment is complex. The objective of this article is to review recent literature on cognitive impairment in older adults with depression and provide clinicians an update.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and Psych Info for the articles published in the English language related to late-life depression (LLD)/geriatric depression and cognitive impairment. We considered original research articles, relevant systematic reviews, chapters, and important conceptual articles published in the last 9 years (2011-2019). We selected relevant articles for this narrative review.

Conclusion

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SUBMITTER: Mukku SSR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8327864 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature