Citation

Maynard CK. Nurse Pract. 2003; 28(3): 18,19,23-27.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/00006205-200303000-00005

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Depression and dementia are two common problems among the elderly that may be difficult to differentiate. Prompt and accurate diagnosis is important not only for symptom management, but to reduce social isolation and cognitive impairment, and prevent physical disability and suicide. Use this six-step process as a guideline to help differentiate depression and dementia. © 2003 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.

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