If a depressive illness is diagnosed, treatment with appropriate medication and/ or brief psychotherapy can help older adults manage both diseases, thus enhancing survival and quality of life.

• 一旦抑郁症被确诊，就要用药物治疗同时/或单纯用心理治疗帮助老年人控制两种疾病，从而提高存活率，改善生活质量。