Authors

  1. Sheeran, Thomas PhD, ME
  2. Reilly, Catherine F. BA
  3. Weinberger, Mark I. PhD
  4. Bruce, Martha L. PhD, MPH
  5. Pomerantz, Judith C. MS, PMHCNS-BC

Abstract

Since Medicare first implemented the home care Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) in 1999, we have learned a great deal about depression among the homebound elderly. First, we know that major depression is a highly prevalent illness in home care. With depression rates at almost 15%, home care-along with nursing homes-has among the highest rates of any healthcare setting (Bruce et al., 2002; Parmelee et al., 1992; Jones et al., 2003).