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Half of Australians in aged care have depression. What can help?

While many people maintain positive emotional wellbeing as they age, around half of older Australians living in residential aged care have significant levels of depression.

Published: 29 March 2024
  • national
  • 29 March 2024
  • The Conversation

Symptoms such as low mood, lack of interest or pleasure in life, and difficulty sleeping are common.

Rates of depression in aged care appear to be increasing and without adequate treatment symptoms can be enduring and significantly impair older adults’ quality of life.