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1 out of 5 adults over 60 years old will have a depressive episode in their lifetime

Depression in older adults, is a widely under-recognized and undertreated medical illness

Non-Hispanic white men age 85 and older were most likely to die by suicide

Up to 75% of many older adults who die by suicide visited a physician within a month before death

Antidepressant medications or psychotherapy, or a combination of the two can be effective treatments for late-life depression

Minor depression occurs in 20-30% of primary care patients

Depression is associated with significantly higher healthcare costs

Depression is NOT a normal part of aging

Untreated depression can delay recovery or worsen the outcome of other illnesses

Major depression occurs in 5-10% of primary care patients

Depression can and should be treated when it occurs at the same time as other medical illnesses