By Gary Figiel, MD
Southeastern Geriatric Healthcare Group
Atlanta, Georgia
404-497-1830
Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance,
Georgia chapter
Depression is a serious life threatening illness, which without question increases the risk of mortality in elderly patients and is linked with increased mortality of residents in nursing and assisted living homes, along with other long-term care facilities.
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