There is a 300-word minimum requirement for your Initial Post for Discussion 4.1. 

• Discuss the information in the "CDC.gov" article on depression. 
  • Why are the elderly at risk for depression?

• Elaborate on two of the risk factors and solutions from the "Depression in Older People" video.
  • What are the treatment challenges in this population?

• Explain the study outcomes in the "Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Abilities.." video.
• Describe the age-related effects on cognitive functioning in terms of crystallized versus fluid intelligence.

Relate the age-related changes discussed in the "Aging & Cognition" video.

Reading #1

Aging, Place & Health: A Global Perspective-Read Chapters 6-7

Citation: Aging, Place & Health: A Global Perspective. (Wm. A. Satariano & Marlon Maus) Jones & Bartlett PublishersThe concepts of cognition and depression on aging.

Website #1

https://www.cdc.gov/aging/depression/index.html (Links to an external site.)

Citation: www.cdc.govHow depression is different for older adults. 

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Citation: Aging, Place & Health: A Global Perspective. (Wm. A. Satariano & Marlon Maus) Jones & Bartlett Publishers