Elderly Depression Linked To Dementia Risk And Mild Cognitive Impairment

Elderly Depression Linked To Dementia Risk And Mild Cognitive Impairment: According to the researchers, studies have indicated that from 3% to 63% of patients with MCI have depressive symptoms. Other studies have demonstrated that people with a history of depression have a higher risk of dementia during their later years. A study published in Archives of Neurology in May 2011 revealed that mild cognitive impairment and dementia are much more common among very old women.