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Depression in Long-Term Care

January 19, 2026

Moving into a long-term care facility can be a very difficult experience. Throughout our lives, many of us say “I never want to go into a nursing home – I...

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An accurate diagnosis of depression is made using combinations of the following methods: Face-to-face: In psychiatry, the key part of a medical diagnosis is the clinical one-on-one interview. It helps...

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Disclaimer

January 19, 2026

No Medical Advice is Provided Through this Site Nothing contained in this Site and no information provided in conjunction with this Site should be used as a substitute for professional...

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Stigma

January 19, 2026

Depression is treatable. Depression does not discriminate – it can happen to anyone – but certain communities still view mental health problems with a sense of shame. The stigma surrounding...

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Types of depressive disorders

January 19, 2026

There are many types of depression including: Major depression Dysthymia Seasonal affective disorder Post-partum depression Bipolar disorder Adjustment disorder Depression with psychosis For the purposes of this website, we will...

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Understanding late-life depression

January 19, 2026

The brain is the most complicated machine on earth, and there is no manual, but much is known about depression. The brain not only controls physical functions of the body,...

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Antidepressants

January 19, 2026

Antidepressants are used to treat depression and anxiety, which are common symptoms in individuals with dementia. According to recent studies, the most successful antidepressant used for treating BPSD in patients...

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Atypical antipsychotics

January 19, 2026

Physicians will disclose the risks as these medications are only used on an ‘as needed’ basis Atypical Antipsychotic medication can be helpful for individuals with dementia who are experiencing aggression...

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Medication as treatment

January 19, 2026

Symptom management There is no ‘magical pill’ that can help manage all the symptoms – it may require trial and error at times. The use of medication for individuals with...

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Why choose long-term care?

January 19, 2026

Exploring admission to long-term care can provide some comfort Long-term care can be the right choice. No one wants to think about entering a Long-Term Care (LTC) facility, but circumstances...