A Friend Says, "My 70-Year-Old Grandmother Is in Good Physical

Multiple Choice

A friend says, "My 70-year-old grandmother is in good physical health but has been diagnosed with depression. Should she even bother getting therapy? She is pretty old, after all." Based on current research, the BEST answer is:

A) "No, older adults with depression don't usually respond well to therapy."
B) "Maybe, only about 15 percent of elderly patients show improvement, though."
C) "Yes, more than half of elderly patients show improvement with treatment."
D) "Yes, be sure to use individual therapy, since group therapies don't work well with the elderly."