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Bonnie Wiese, MD, MA, FRCPC
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 in older adults can... Read More
Findings from the Canadian Addictions Survey (2004) indicate that 16% of adults age 55 and older report heavy drinking, defined as more than 14 drinks a week for men and 9 drinks for women, and almost half of these... Read More
Depression is the most common mental health problem in the elderly[1] and is associated with a significant burden of illness that affects patients, their families, and communities and takes an economic toll as well.... Read More