Depression Masking as Dementia
Downloadable Tools and Tips:
Click the links to view or right click to print or save to your computer.
- Memory Screening Questions
- Tips for Helping an Elderly Depressed Person
- Understanding the Difference Between Dementia and Depression
Web Resources:
Click the links below to access resource Web sites to find out more about depression masking as dementia.
National Memory
National Memory Screening Day is a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America to promote early detection of Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses, and to encourage appropriate intervention.
Responsive Home Health is an official site participating in National Memory Screening Day.
HelpGuide
Includes a scale to differentiate between depression and dementia and how to receive help.
Mayo Clinic
Provides information about treatment options for both Alzheimer's and depression.
MedlinePlus
Interactive tutorial that is a self screening tool that can be used to assist in determining if depression is present and how best to proceed if it is.
Alzheimer's Association
Provides an informative comparison of Alzheimer's and depression.
National Guideline Clearinghouse
Information from a study describing characteristics that increase the risk of depression and some recommended tests for screening.
American Academy of Neurology
Downloadable guideline from the American Academy of Neurology entitled "Screening and Treatment for Depression, Dementia, and Psychosis with Parkinson Disease."
Dementia.com
The link for free access to Medline search, the National Library of Medicine's search service that provides access to over 11 million articles.
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