Differences Between Delirim, Depression, Dementia

Question 1

Delirium

Answer 1

Sudden onset.
Worsens at night.
Decrease consciousness.
Disordered attention.
Impaired orientation.
Slow and rapid speech.

Question 2

Depression

Answer 2

Recent onset.
May worsen in morning.
Clear consciousness.
Agitation.
Slow speech.
Flat affect.

Question 3

Dementia

Answer 3

Insidious, slow, onset. Over years.
May see changes with stress.
Trouble focusing.
Impaired orientation.
Difficulties with speech.
Labile affect.