120 – Depression in Aging: Diagnosis & Treatment

May 20, 2021
120 – Depression in Aging: Diagnosis & Treatment
Better Health While Aging
120 – Depression in Aging: Diagnosis & Treatment

May 20 2021 |

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Show Notes

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In This Episode:

Guest host Dr. Nicole Didyk discusses the diagnosis and treatment of depression, including why it’s often tricky to diagnose in later life, and how it can be treated. (Note: depression in the context of dementia will be covered in an upcoming episode.) Dr. Didyk is a geriatrician in Canada, and the founder of the blog and YouTube channel The Wrinkle.

She covers:

Related episodes:

053 – Interview: Addressing Loneliness in Aging

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