Depression and dementia: taking a dual diagnosis approach.
This article explores dementia and depression, the relationship between them and ways of distinguishing between them in older patients. It also suggests ways in which nurses can offer support to people affected by both conditions.
Manthorpe
Jill
J
Social Care Workforce Research Unit, King's College London
Iliffe
Steve
S
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D001294:Attitude to Health; D015897:Comorbidity; D003704:Dementia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D003863:Depression / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D017831:Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry); D030881:Disclosure; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009735:Nursing Homes; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011340:Problem Solving; D012649:Self Concept