Objective: To explore the therapy and clinical character of depressive symptoms in the elderly, Method: thirty patients over 60 years old ,with a CCMD-II-R diagnosis of depressive episode.The patients took fluoxetine 20 mg/d combined with psychological therapy. Results: Depressive symptoms in the elderly are often vague
reduced mood is often hidden
and anxiety is often a prominent symptom. Conclusion:The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) combined with psychogical therapy is an effective and tolerated treatment for depressive symptoms in elderly.