When depression takes away energy, connection, and the desire to participate in life, another treatment option can make a meaningful difference. Explore noninvasive Deep TMS for depression that has persisted despite antidepressant treatment.
Request a Deep TMS consultationCall 301-453-6367Care focused on the life you want to return to.
Growing older brings change. Persistent depression deserves care.
It may appear as sadness—but also as withdrawal, fatigue, poor sleep, irritability, slowed thinking, or loss of interest in things that once mattered. Bereavement, illness, retirement, isolation, and changes in independence can all shape a person’s experience.
You do not have to accept significant depression as simply “getting older.”
For older adults already managing several prescriptions, another medication can bring more concerns about side effects and interactions. Deep TMS uses magnetic pulses to stimulate brain networks involved in depression, without adding another medication.
No surgery, anesthesia, or sedation. You remain awake and alert during each session.
BrainsWay’s H-Coil technology delivers broader and deeper stimulation than conventional figure-eight TMS coils.
BrainsWay’s FDA-cleared MDD indication includes older adults through age 86. Your evaluation determines whether treatment fits your needs.
A 2024 open-label study collected data from 247 adults ages 60–91 treated with Deep TMS at 16 sites. Among patients with available outcomes after 30 sessions, researchers reported these results on each patient’s most frequently assessed depression scale.
Read the published study ↗These are published study outcomes, not Pembrooke’s results or a prediction of an individual’s outcome. The study had no sham-control group and included authors affiliated with the manufacturer. The study’s age range does not change the FDA-cleared age range.
Depression can affect motivation, concentration, sleep, appetite, self-care, and relationships. When memory changes occur too, patients and families often wonder whether depression or another condition is involved.
We review symptoms, medical history, medications, cognitive concerns, previous treatment, and everyday functioning. When additional medical, neurological, or cognitive evaluation is needed, we help identify the next step.
With the patient’s permission, a spouse, adult child, caregiver, or trusted friend can participate in the conversation.
Psychiatric evaluation · Medication management · Psychotherapy · Deep TMS
An evaluation may be helpful if you have major depressive disorder and:
BrainsWay Deep TMS is also FDA-cleared to decrease accompanying anxiety symptoms in adults with MDD.
Discuss your treatment optionsWe review your symptoms, treatment history, medications, health conditions, and personal goals.
Discuss your recommended schedule, insurance benefits, transportation, and support needs.
You sit in a treatment chair wearing the BrainsWay helmet. A typical course involves repeated visits over several weeks.
We monitor symptoms and everyday goals—whether that means returning to church, enjoying grandchildren, or reconnecting with friends.
Medicare and many private plans cover TMS for major depressive disorder when medical-necessity requirements are met. Our team can review your benefits, prior treatment history, and authorization requirements before treatment begins.
You may feel tapping or discomfort on the scalp during stimulation. Headache or scalp discomfort can occur. Your clinician reviews safety considerations, including the rare risk of seizure, and adjusts treatment for your comfort.
Often, yes. Bring a complete medication list to your evaluation. Your treatment team will coordinate any recommended changes with your prescriber.
Yes. With your permission, a family member or caregiver can help share your history, understand recommendations, and plan transportation and support.
This page describes treatment for depression. Memory or cognitive changes deserve evaluation so your care addresses the right condition.
For yourself or someone you love, start with a conversation. Our team will help you understand whether Deep TMS is an appropriate next step.
Request a consultationCall 301-453-6367Pembrooke NeuroWellness Center
11315 Pembrooke Sq., Suite 212 · Waldorf, Maryland 20603
