Compared with younger people, those older than 65 are:
A) more likely to experience depression, whether they live in nursing homes or not.
B) about as likely to experience depression if not living in a nursing home and more likely to experience depression if living in a nursing home.
C) less likely to experience depression, whether they live in nursing homes or not.
D) less likely to experience depression if living in a nursing home and more likely to experience depression if not living in a nursing home.

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Older adults (those over 65) are about as likely to experience depression as younger people if they are not living in nursing homes. However, the prevalence of depression is higher among older adults living in nursing homes compared to those living independently. This distinction is important because the living environment can significantly impact mental health, with institutional settings often associated with higher rates of depression among the elderly.

Compared with Younger People, Those Older Than 65 Are