Community-based interventions to address depression in older adults: a systematic scoping review.

The article discusses the importance of community-based interventions in addressing depression among older adults, emphasizing the need for effective strategies due to the prevalence of the disorder in this age group. The review highlights that interventions incorporating physical activity, social engagement, and mental health education have shown success in reducing depressive symptoms and improving social interaction. It also stresses the significance of participant engagement, adherence, and understanding sociocultural factors in enhancing the impact of these programs on older adults' mental health and quality of life. [Extracted from the article]