Antidepressants not tied to long-term boost in quality of life
Apr 20, 2022
No improvement was seen in physical or mental health-related quality of life.
Physical activity may lower risk for depression in adults
Apr 14, 2022
Even physical activity below the recommended public health thresholds is associated with a lower risk for depression.
Vision impairment in middle-aged women tied to later depression
Nov 03, 2021
The authors call for early identification and timely correction of vision problems among women at midlife to help maintain good mental health.
Mental health improved following first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Sep 09, 2021
Adults receiving the vaccine between December 2020 and March 2021 reported decreased mental distress following the first dose.
Depressive symptoms increased among seniors during COVID-19
Dec 28, 2021
An increase was seen in the prevalence of clinically significant depressive symptoms accompanied by increased loneliness and worse quality of life.
Telehealth: Driving more effective, qualitative and accessible care for U.S. seniors
By
Ed Mercadante, BSPharm, R.Ph., D.Sc.(Hon)
Apr 08, 2021
By improving access to quality care and the efficiency with which that care is delivered, telehealth has the potential to positively affect quality of life — and could serve as a catalyst that drives...
Social isolation: A serious but under-recognized health risk
By
Cathy Lipton, MD
Jul 28, 2022
How senior living communities can build on pandemic lessons to reduce loneliness.
12 ways to address depression and suicide in assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 16, 2015
The risk of suicide in assisted living is real, but those working in communities can help prevent it as well as address the depression that often underlies it.
Greenspace exposure could improve cognitive function
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2022
A new study adds to increasing evidence that exposure to greenspace can help improve cognitive function.
Prevalence of depression up among those in whom COVID-19 is diagnosed
Mar 15, 2022
The prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety increased among those with COVID-19 who were bedridden for more than seven days.