Depression in older adults linked to physical decline and cognitive loss

A new study identifies how late-life depression intertwines with reduced mobility, breathing problems, and memory loss—suggesting that mental health screening should be integrated into routine geriatric care. The findings could reshape how healthcare systems and insurers approach preventive care for aging populations.

Originaltitel: The body of evidence of late-life depression: the complex relationship between depressive symptoms, movement, dyspnea and cognition