Geriatric Psychiatrist Questions Geriatric Depression

What can older patients take for geriatric depression?

My mom has been really depressed lately and it's affecting her daily routine. She's just so lonely and we aren't sure of what we can do to help her. Can older patients take anything for depression?

1 Answer

Yes antidepressants are commonly used after a medical work up if no medical issues are identified and talk therapy or other interventions are hard to access or person prefers medication.