Figures & data
Table 1 Differential diagnosis of late-life depression
Table 2 Summarizing table
Table 3 Differential diagnosis: late-life depression versus dementia
Table 4 Comparison of validated screening tools for late-life depression in primary care
Figure 1 Stepped care approach to late-life depression, based on the severity of depression and patient preference. Initiate the next step if the patient does not respond to the therapy.
![Figure 1 Stepped care approach to late-life depression, based on the severity of depression and patient preference. Initiate the next step if the patient does not respond to the therapy.](/cms/asset/341f105e-2329-40a6-bc59-94f658209062/dijg_a_154876_f0001_c.jpg)
Table 5 Side effects and relative contraindications of antidepressant treatment