Severe depression in elderly people is not a factor in
a. Nursing home placement
b. Memory and cognitive function
c. Personal hygiene and activities of daily living
d. Treatment of chronic disease processes
D
Depression usually does not affect how chronic diseases, such as congestive heart failure and hypertension, are treated. It is hoped that part of the treatment for all older adults with chronic disease processes would include support of positive coping mechanisms to prevent depression. Older adults who are depressed often may be placed in a nursing home (response A) because of alterations in their cognition (response B) and ability to care for their personal needs (response C).
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