Depression in frail older adults: Associations and gender difference.

Firuzan Fırat Ozer Sibel Akin Tuba Soysal Bilge Muge Gokcekuyu Nurdan Senturk Durmus

Published in: Northern clinics of Istanbul (2021)

Depression may play a key role in the development of frailty in both genders. Albeit, depressed men seem to be at a higher risk than women for development of frailty are, physical activity and strength measures in the FRIED criteria had a high impact in women for depressive symptoms. Patients with co-occurring frailty and depression are more prone to develop geriatric syndrome related disabilities.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
physical activity
sleep quality
community dwelling
polycystic ovary syndrome
social support
pregnancy outcomes
body mass index
breast cancer risk
pregnant women
cervical cancer screening
metabolic syndrome
case report
insulin resistance
middle aged
drug induced