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Depression Masking as Dementia
National Memory
National Memory Screening Day is a collaborative effort spearheaded by the
Alzheimer's Foundation of America to promote early detection of Alzheimer's
disease and related illnesses, and to encourage appropriate intervention.
Atlanta Home Care Partners is an official site participating in National
Memory Screening Day.
HelpGuide
Includes a scale to differentiate between depression and dementia and how
to receive help.
Mayo Clinic
Provides information about treatment options for both Alzheimer's and
depression.
MedlinePlus
Interactive tutorial that is a self screening tool that can be used to
assist in determining if depression is present and how best to proceed if it
is.
Alzheimer's Association
Provides an informative comparison of Alzheimer's and depression.
A Place for Mom
Join
"A Place for Mom's Family" - The first online community website
set up specifically for the families of aging loved ones to talk about
eldercare. Find or share tips on moving mom or dad, legal matters, financial aid for Veterans, Alzheimer's care, dementia and
so much more. Email for more information.
American Academy of Neurology
Downloadable guideline from the American Academy of Neurology entitled
"Screening and Treatment for Depression, Dementia, and Psychosis with
Parkinson Disease."
Mental Health America
Provides concise facts on depression in older adults, as well as links for more
information.
Dementia.com
The link for free access to Medline search, the National Library of Medicine's
search service that provides access to over 11 million articles.
*These articles are reproduced with the express and limited permission of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice and CARING magazine. All rights reserved.
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