Is It Depression or Is It Dementia?

By Susie Blackmun | February 1, 1998

Differentiating depression from dementia in the elderly is extremely complicated, Van Gorp concluded: "I believe that any clinician attempting to put an imprimatur upon a patient, and write on their forehead 'pseudo dementia' or 'dementia syndrome of depression'-without a follow-up over time-is irresponsible and perhaps below the standard of care, and possibly will be wrong. When in doubt, treat."

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