Experiencing a relationship that is not supportive. Experienced a personal loss more than six months ago. Thinking Changes Impaired concentration Worries about memory Can't easily make decisions 3. Several of the symptoms related to changes in thinking or cognition. Knowing whether the main problem is depression or dementia is often difficult.
Depression can imitate dementia and both depression and dementia can have depressive symptoms.
Depression can also be superimposed on dementia. Distinguishing Depression and Dementia Category Depression Dementia Memory Impaired concentration. Worries about memory. Tends to be irritable and dull. Orientation Oriented to time, place and person.