Differential diagnosis between dementia and depression in the elderly.
Guidelines are given for the differential diagnosis of dementia and depression, with an emphasis on Alzheimer's dementia. Treatment for both the family and the patient is discussed.
D000368:Aged; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D013577:Syndrome