Depression Masking as Dementia

Memory Screening Questions

Tips for Helping an Elderly Depressed Person

Understanding the Difference Between Dementia and Depression

Help Guide
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.

National Guidelines Clearinghouse
Information from a study describing characteristics that increase the risk of depression and
some recommended test for screening.

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.