Lynne, age 72, presents for the first time with her daughter. Her daughter describes some recent disturbing facts about her mother. How can you differentiate between depression and dementia?
A. You might be able to pinpoint the onset of dementia, but the onset of depression is difficult to identify.
B. A depressed person has wide mood swings, whereas a person with dementia demonstrates apathetic behavior.
C. The person with dementia tries to hide problems concerning his or her memory, whereas the person with depression complains about memory.
D. The person with dementia has a poor self-image, whereas the person with depression does not have a change in self-image.
Answer: C. The person with dementia tries to hide problems concerning his or her memory, whereas the person with depression complains about memory.
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