Late-life depression (LLD) is defined as a depressive disorder occurring in a patient older than 60 years, although the onset and definition of cutoff may vary.[1] The impact of clinical depression... Read More

The population of older adults in Canada is growing rapidly. In 2008, adults aged 65 and older made up 14% of the population and this number is expected to rise to more than 27% by 2050.[1]... Read More

Delirium is defined as an acute decline in cognitive functioning and should be considered a medical emergency as it is often the result of a noxious disruption to equilibrium. Delirium is common in... Read More

Case data You enter the examination room to see Ms Stewart, an 83-year-old long-time patient who is accompanied by her daughter. She has come to follow up with you 1 week after being discharged from... Read More

Approximately 3% of all visits to the emergency department are due to syncope.[1] Because rates of syncope increase with age, older adults are especially vulnerable to syncope-related injury.[1]... Read More