This review aimed to identify the areas of need that older people have, and the available
solutions. In particular, the robotic solutions are explored and critiqued and areas for future …

Objective: To systematically evaluate the published evidence regarding the characteristics
and effectiveness of disease management programmes. Design: Meta-analysis. Data …

Studies of disability in old age have focused on gross measures of physical functioning.
More useful results for prevention might be gleaned from examining risk factors associated …

OBJECTIVE The Chronic Care Model (CCM) is a framework aimed at improving chronic
illness care. We used empirical data from previously published literature to address two …

ContextOlder adults with social isolation, medical comorbidity, and physical impairment are
more likely to be depressed but may be less able to seek appropriate care for depression …

Ageing of the population in western societies and the rising costs of health and social care
are refocusing health policy on health promotion and disability prevention among older …

BackgroundThis is the first report of results from the EURODEP Programme. AimsTo assess
the prevalence of depression judged suitable for intervention in randomised samples of …

Psychotherapeutic treatments for older depressed people - Wilson, K - 2008 | Cochrane
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Context In older people, depressive symptoms are common, psychological adjustment to
aging is complex, and associated chronic physical illness limits the use of antidepressants …

Background and Purpose—Depression after stroke is prevalent, diminishing recovery and
quality of life. Brief behavioral intervention, adjunctive to antidepressant therapy, has not …