Elderly In Long-term Care Setting Suffer Depression More Than Those Cared For At Home

ScienceDaily, in an article dated May 9, 2008, reported on older persons in long-term care centers.

Elderly in a long-term care setting are more likely to be prescribed antidepressants and to self-report depression compared to those in a home-health care setting, according to a study by social work students at Indiana State University.