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Changes in behavior may signal dementia, depression, or delirium in elderly.
2004 SEP 2 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- It can be difficult to distinguish between dementia, depression, and delirium, as they have similar symptoms, advise John Buckles of Home Helpers non-medical companion services and Charles Puchta of Aging America Resources.
Said Buckles, "People often make statements such as `Dad's going nuts,' or `Mom's lost her mind,' and don't recognize the treatments that might be available to help a loved one. If you sense a change in a loved one's behavior, pursue medical attention to find out what treatments might be available."
Dementia is a term that describes disorders that affect the functioning of one's brain, and is characterized by mental decline and impairment.
People with dementia often lose the ability to perform everyday tasks necessary to live independently. It is not uncommon for a person with dementia to say things like "That's fine with me," or "I'll have what you're having" to cover up their struggle.
Depression refers to a mood disorder that can affect both a person's mind and body. Depression is characterized by intense sadness that lasts ...
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