The Clinical Differences Between Depression, Delirium, and Dementia

Dr. Thomas Weiss covers the differences between Depression, Delirium and Dementia - using real life case studies.
Changes in the mental status of those we are caring for can be tricky and complicated and lead to increasing concern for the caregiver. A better understanding of these mental changes can lead to better treatment.
These three conditions are similar, yet distinct conditions. These conditions can be experiencing more than one of these conditions at one time. Therefore a diagnostic clarification is crucial to effective treatment.
- Evaluation and Assessment (i.e., Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE), Montreal Objective Cognitive Assessment, mini-co., CDT
- Ability to Perform ADLS (activities of daily living)
- Depression Screening PHQ-9 and GDS (geriatric depression screen)
- Access for Suicidality

Untreatable depression can also lead to pseudementia (PDEM)
Characteristics of Depression, Delerium, and Dementia.


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