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Prevalence and factors associated with probable depression among the oldest old during the Covid-19 pandemic: evidence from the large, nationally representative 'Old Age in Germany (D80+)' study.

André HajekHans-Helmut KönigAngelina R SutinAntonio TerraccianoMartina LuchettiYannick StephanRazak Mohammed Gyasi
Published in: Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society (2024)
About four out of 10 individuals aged 80 and over in Germany had probable depression, underlining the importance of this challenge. Knowledge of specific risk factors for this age group may assist in addressing older adults at risk of probable depression.
Keyphrases
  • depressive symptoms
  • sleep quality
  • healthcare
  • physical activity
  • risk factors