@article {6782, title = {The Impact of Age, Gender, and Race on the Relationship Between Depression and Self-Rated Health in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A longitudinal study}, journal = {Home Health Care Services Quarterly}, volume = {20}, year = {2001}, pages = {27-43}, publisher = {20}, abstract = {Objective: To examine whether the prediction of baseline depression for subsequent changes in self-rated health is consistent across different age cohorts, gender, and racial groups. Data Sources and Study Setting: A total of 6,714 participants who were 65 years old or older and took part in both the first and the second wave of Assets and Health Dynamics among the Oldest-Old (AHEAD) national survey of community-dwelling older adults were examined. Study Design: A two-year prospective cohort study. Principle Findings: Baseline depression was an independent risk factor, which not only decreased the odds of having substantial improvement in self-rated health but also increased the possibility of having substantial decline in self-rated health in older men and women, and in Blacks and Whites of all age groups. Conclusions: Early prevention and treatment of depression among community-dwelling older adults may not only reduce their health decline but also promote their health.}, keywords = {Demographics, Health Conditions and Status}, url = {http://www.haworthpressinc.com/web/HHC/}, author = {Beth Han} }