Question

Whay is depression often mistaken for dementia

Answer 1

Depression is often mistaken as dementia.Dementia is caused by problems with different areas of the brain.In the early stages and even middle stages of dementia ,the patient may appear to be depressed.,but caregivers usually brush it off as a symptom of dementia.Dementia and depression usually produce basically the same symptoms which include: -They display negative emotions -They have a negative view on almost everything -They distance themselves fro others -loss of appetite and weight -Lack of energy and motivation Depression develops faster than dementia.Dementia takes weeks or months to develop.