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7 Components of Depression Evaluation

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Guy G. Potter, PhD,David C. Steffens, MD

The co-occurrence of depression and cognitive impairment doubles every 5 years after the age of 70. Here we present a list of elements in a comprehensive and extended evaluation of depression in the elderly.

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