Abstract:IntroductionDepression is a prevalent illness in elderly people. Cognitive deterioration associated to depressive symptoms is frequently considered as Dementia, especially in primary care. The study of the relation between both pathologies is necessary to correct treatment of mental illness in elderly people.AimsThe aim of this study is to investigate whether depressive symptoms are related to certain areas of cognitive decline in elderly people.MethodsThe sample included community people older than 65 years (… Show more
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