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Late-Life Depression

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Psychological Treatment of Older Adults

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Mrs. B is a 64-year-old retired teacher who is caring for her husband with Alzheimer’s disease. He has required care for 5 years. Mrs. B took an early retirement from teaching high school English 4 years ago when her husband’s health severely declined. She reports a good relationship with her husband and their two children. Mrs. B is visiting her rheumatologist because of leg pain from her arthritis and sleeping difficulties due to the discomfort. The physician comments that her tone of voice reflects exhaustion or a “blue mood.” Mrs B shrugs her shoulders and sighs, “I guess it is all part of getting old.”

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