Early detection and treatment can have a significant impact in slowing down or even reversing some mental disorders.
Depression is qualitatively different in older adults than in younger adults.
Seniors' depression is more often marked by anxiety, agitation, physical complaints and memory symptoms. As a result, depression might be misdiagnosed as dementia or mistaken for a physical problem. Blurring of the line between impaired mental health and physical problems people with cardiovascular disease, cancer and chronic pain are often depressed, and drugs to treat high blood pressure and heart disease can cause mood swings. Depression can also mimic diseases such as Alzheimer through symptoms such as confusion and attention deficit. Masking of depression by other problems, such as grief or dementia.