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Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 9:102-112, May 2001
© 2001 American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry

Special Article

Depression and Disability in Late Life

Directions for Future Research

Martha L. Bruce, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Received February 2, 2000; revised June 14, 2000; accepted June 29, 2000. From the Department of Psychiatry, Westchester Division, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, White Plains, NY. Address correspondence to Dr. Bruce, Department of Psychiatry, Westchester Division, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, 21 Bloomingdale Rd., White Plains, NY 10605. e-mail: mbruce{at}med.cornell.edu

The author reviews evidence from epidemiologic and clinical studies suggesting a reciprocal, potentially spiraling, relationship between depression and disability in older adults. The discussion outlines possible methodological and conceptual explanations for this evidence and poses avenues for future research. An underlying theme is the impact of how disability and depression are measured on the nature of empirical evidence and its interpretation. Measures and corresponding analytic strategies that capture the complexity of depression, disability, and their relationship are expected to lead to the most fruitful approaches to reducing the burden of depression and disability in the lives of older adults.

Key Words: Depression • Psychiatry Update Series • Disability Research




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