Date of Award

2008

Document Type

Project

Degree Name

Master of Social Work

Department

School of Social Work

First Advisor

McCaslin, Rosemary

Second Advisor

Fromberg, Joyce

Third Advisor

Chang, Janet

Abstract

This study will examine depression among the elderly in an assisted living facility. The main problem in depression in the elderly is the lack of diagnosis and treatment. Left untreated it affects the elderly person's overall well-being and may eventually lead to their mortality.

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