Perceptions of Dependence Linked to Depression Symptoms in Older Women with Osteoarthritis
Saturday, November 10, 2012 - 17:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Older women with osteoarthritis who view themselves as dependent on others because they seek help to perform daily activities -- such as housework -- experience more sadness and depressed moods, according to new research findings presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.