Geriatric Depression

Rediscovering Joy: Overcoming Geriatric Depression with TMS

Geriatric depression can significantly impact the lives of older adults, robbing them of the enjoyment and fulfillment they deserve during their golden years. Symptoms such as persistent sadness, loss of interest, sleep disturbances, and fatigue can make it challenging to maintain relationships, engage in daily activities, and find meaning in life. At The Healthy Brain Center, we understand the unique challenges faced by older adults dealing with depression, and we offer a solution: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

TMS provides a safe and effective treatment option for geriatric depression. By targeting specific regions of the brain involved in mood regulation, TMS aims to rebalance neural activity and alleviate depressive symptoms. This non-invasive and medication-free therapy offers hope for older adults who may be seeking alternatives to traditional treatments or those who have not achieved desired results.

Our experienced team specializes in providing comprehensive TMS treatment plans tailored specifically to meet your needs. We recognize the importance of individualized care, considering factors such as age, medical history, and unique circumstances. With TMS, we aim to empower older adults to overcome depression, regain their zest for life, and enjoy their golden years to the fullest.

TMS for Depression is FDA-approved and has been extensively researched and shown to be extremely effective. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with The Healthy Brain Center team to see if this is the right option for you. We are here to provide the support and guidance you need on your journey to emotional well-being and rediscovering joy.

Learn More

If you’re interested in diving deeper into the research around how TMS can help older adults with depression, here are some studies to get you started:

• Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Major Depressive Disorder in Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (2022)

• Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for geriatric depression (2022)

• Transcranial magnetic stimulation for geriatric depression: Promises and pitfalls (2015)

You may also want to review some of the general studies on treating Depression using TMS here:

• The Clinical TMS Society Consensus Review and Treatment Recommendations for TMS Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder (2016)

• Use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression (2019)

• Efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in treatment-resistant depression: the evidence thus far (2019)

• Simultaneous rTMS and psychotherapy in major depressive disorder: Clinical outcomes and predictors from a large naturalistic study (2018)

• Efficacy of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Reducing Suicidal Ideation in Depression: A Meta-Analysis (2022)

Not quite ready for TMS? We’re happy to be a resource for you and support your well-being at our sister center, Family Therapy Center.

*** Inclusion of any research studies on this site should not be taken as an endorsement of scientific findings by The Healthy Brain Center and are solely for educational purposes.