Practice Guidance

Dementia and mental health comorbidities in older people

Elderly woman putting missing jigsaw puzzle piece into place as a human brain shape. Photo: Orawan/Fotolia

Introduction

There are challenges in diagnosing comorbid mental health conditions in someone with an established dementia. This guide looks at the signs and symptoms to look out for to help practitioners distinguish between dementia and a comorbid mental health condition.

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