Client: 70 year old grandmother, in good physical health, but recently diagnosed with
depression. Based on current research, should a client of this age seek therapy as a
form of treatment?
Maybe; though only about 15 percent of elderly patients show improvement."
Yes; but be sure she gets individual therapy, since group therapies don't work well with the
elderly.
No; older adults with depression don't usually respond well to therapy.
Yes; more than half of elderly patients show improvement with treatment.