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Symptoms of depression in the elderly often go unrecognized and untreated because family members and physicians assume that “feeling down” is just a natural part of getting old. But depression is a treatable medical condition, and treatment can greatly improve the quality of an older adult’s life. Objectives: Following this seminar, participants will be better able to: • Understand what depression is • Recognize its symptoms • Identify the ways it can be successfully treated Presenter: Facilitator from Humana/HRI (Columbia University’s Employee Assistance Program)