Dementia versus Depression
9) Dementia versus Depression:
Tips on identifying Dementia or depression -
- Dementia develops slowly over a number of years. Depression is noticed quickly.
- Dementia gradually becomes worse over time, whereas depression is rapid.
- Dementia starts with short term memory loss and progresses to long term memory loss over time. Depression can create both types of memory loss right away.
- Dementia changes personality slowly over time and can vary from day to day. Depression creates dramatic changes immediately.
