Depression in patients with dementia of Alzheimer type.
Depression in dementia of Alzheimer type (DAT) has classically been considered to diminish as the disorder progresses. Using the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale and the Mini-Mental State Examination to gauge the severity of depression and dementia, respectively, the authors found that the magnitude of depression did not differ as a function of disease severity in patients with DAT. The use of appropriate antidepressant therapy is therefore encouraged at any stage of disease in these patients.
D000368:Aged; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000523:psychology*; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales