Roth DL, Haley WE, Sheehan OC, et al. – Researchers simultaneously assessed depressive symptom levels and their predictors in patient and caregiver groups. From the national REGARDS study, they enrolled stroke survivors and their family caregivers (205 dyads) into the CARES study approximately 9 months following a first-time ischemic stroke. They also enrolled stroke-free dyads (n = 205) matched according to demographics. Overall, higher levels of depressive symptoms were common 9 months following first-time ischemic strokes for stroke survivors and family caregivers. However, compared with previous reports, the rates of depressive symptoms at risk for clinical depression were lower. The researchers noted that predictors of depression vary for patients and caregivers, and standards of care should thus consider family caregiving factors.