DEPRESSION IN THE ELDERLY Thursday, August 8 Talk by Ben Pearce 11 am-Noon Littleton Area Senior Center Riverglen House Learn about depression and its causes. Psychological, environmental, physical factors and per- sonality characteristics and medications causing depression are detailed. Understand the differ- ences between delirium, depression, and dementia and to recognize important signs and symptoms. Learn why depression is often difficult to diagnose and why it is important to treat. Untreated de- pression can lead to catastrophic health failure and even suicide in the elderly. Treatments and methodology for counseling and psychotherapy are discussed as well as medications and current assessment tools. Suggestions for self-help as well as family intervention strategies and prevention are also detailed. DEPRESSION IN THE ELDERLY Thursday, August 8 Talk by Ben Pearce 11 am-Noon Littleton Area Senior Center Riverglen House Learn about depression and its causes. Psychological, environmental, physical factors and per- sonality characteristics and medications causing depression are detailed. Understand the differ- ences between delirium, depression, and dementia and to recognize important signs and symptoms. Learn why depression is often difficult to diagnose and why it is important to treat. Untreated de- pression can lead to catastrophic health failure and even suicide in the elderly. Treatments and methodology for counseling and psychotherapy are discussed as well as medications and current assessment tools. Suggestions for self-help as well as family intervention strategies and prevention are also detailed.