Depression or Dementia?
Depression in the elderly tends to be mistaken for dementia because of this, in early stage, has some similarity in symptoms. It is therefore essential that families and individuals who are in charge of the elderly to take into account the following considerations.
Depression usually occurs abruptly, and sufferers complain of memory loss, whereas people with dementia to downplay the absence of memories. However, we must not forget that last are those with the predisposition to depressive symptoms. Continue reading