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5/21/10

Senior depression often overrlooked: Study

The high number of seniors who live in residential care homes and experience depression is a health concern that demands greater attention, according to a new report.

The Canadian Institute for Health Information gathered information about 50,000 seniors in nursing homes and similar residences and found that almost 45 per cent had symptoms of depression or were diagnosed with it.

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