TY - JOUR PY - 2003// TI - Differentiate depression from dementia JO - Nurse practitioner A1 - Maynard, C.K. SP - 18,19,23 EP - 27 VL - 28 IS - 3 N2 - 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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LA - en SN - 0361-1817 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00006205-200303000-00005 ID - ref1 ER -