title: Depression and dementia.
abstract: Depression in people with dementia is a common presentation in primary care, but it is often missed or mismanaged. This problem has substantial public health implications and adversely affects the quality of life and physical health of patients and carers. Many aspects of diagnosis and management remain controversial. A high degree of suspicion and repeated assessment is essential for diagnosis. Medication use should be considered. Psychological and social strategies should be incorporated into most management plans.
authors.affiliation: St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Eleanor.Curran@svhm.org.au.
authors.forename: Eleanor M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Curran
authors.affiliation: St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
authors.forename: Samantha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Loi
mesh_terms: D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003704:Dementia / Q000453:epidemiology*; D003863:Depression / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents