Dergiler / Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences / 2019 / Cilt: 9 - Sayı: 2

Frequency and Related Factors of Depressive Symptoms Among Elders Who Live in a Residential Home in Istanbul

Seyhan Hidiroglu, N. Emel Lüleci, Melda Karavuş, Seyma Gorcin Karaketir, Gül Çavuşoğlu, Cemal Sali, Elif Şaşı

Sayfa
112–116
DOI
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Abstract

Objective:The elderly population, defined as ≥65 years old, is increasing with time in society. Depressive symptoms in old age lead to worsening of physical and cognitive abilities. This study investigated the prevalence of depressive symptoms in elderly people living in a residential home in Istanbul and factors affecting this indication.