Question

1. what statement about depression is true?

symptoms of depression usually do not improve with treatment.
depression often includes confusion about time and place.
symptoms of depression can improve with proper care and medication.
depression symptoms never include memory problems.

1. what is an emotional symptom of depression in older adults?

feeling hopeless or helpless
feeling happy and positive
thinking more clearly than usual
getting excited about new activities

1. how does depression develop differently from dementia?

depression takes many years to develop.
depression usually starts quickly, in just a few weeks.
dementia appears suddenly and goes away fast.
depression and dementia always develop at the same speed.

1. why is it important to tell the difference between depression and dementia in older adults?

they are treated the same way.
depression often leads to dementia.
both conditions are a normal part of aging.
they need different treatment and care.

1. what can you do to help older adults with depression improve their daily routines?

encourage them to work through all issues at once.
suggest they take a break from following their care plan.
focus only on their physical health and ignore emotional needs.
help them set small, realistic goals.

Explanation:

• Question 6: Depression symptoms can improve with proper care and medication. Treatment (like therapy, meds) is effective. Confusion about time/place is more dementia. Memory problems can occur in depression.
• Question 7: Emotional symptoms of depression include hopeless/helpless feelings. Happy/positive is opposite. Clearer thinking isn't a depression symptom. Excitement about new activities is not typical.
• Question 8: Depression usually starts quickly (weeks). Dementia develops over years. They don't develop at same speed.
• Question 9: Depression and dementia need different treatment. They aren't treated same. Depression doesn't lead to dementia. Neither is normal aging.
• Question 10: Helping set small, realistic goals aids daily routines. Working through all issues at once is overwhelming. Breaking care plan and ignoring emotional needs are bad.

Answer:

1. Symptoms of depression can improve with proper care and medication.
2. Feeling hopeless or helpless.
3. Depression usually starts quickly, in just a few weeks.
4. They need different treatment and care.
5. Help them set small, realistic goals.