Depression and Dementia Resources

Depression and Dementia Resources

A Servant’s Heart Resources: Depression Masking as Dementia

External Links about Depression Masking as Dementia

  • Alzheimer's Association
    Provides an informative comparison of Alzheimer’s and depression.
  • American Academy of Neurology
    Downloadable guideline from the American Academy of Neurology entitled “Screening and Treatment for Depression, Dementia, and Psychosis with Parkinson Disease.”
  • 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.
  • HelpGuide
    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.
  • National Guideline Clearinghouse
    Information from a study describing characteristics that increase the risk of depression and some recommended tests for screening.
  • National Memory
    National Memory Screening Day is a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to promote early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses, and to encourage appropriate intervention.