Comorbid Depression and Anxiety in Later Life: Patterns of Association, Subjective Well-being, and Impairment

Although comorbidity between physical health conditions and depression, and between dementias and depression, are well documented among older adults, these results suggest that comorbid depression and anxiety are also prevalent in later life. The significant impact of comorbidity on function and well-being underlines the need to screen for comorbid disorders in this population.