Question

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 7. how can depression in older adults affect their eating habits? they might skip meals or eat too little they always keep regular meal patterns they eat more to improve their mood they only avoid certain types of food 8. what physical symptoms can happen with depression in older adults? wanting to exercise more recovering quickly from illness having lots of energy feeling tired most of the time

Explanation:

• For question 6: Depression and dementia have distinct etiologies, symptoms, and require different therapeutic approaches. So differentiating them is crucial for proper treatment and care.
• For question 7: Depression often leads to a loss of appetite in older adults, causing them to skip meals or eat very little.
• For question 8: Depression can cause physical symptoms such as fatigue. Feeling tired most of the time is a common physical - related symptom of depression in older adults.

Answer:

1. They need different treatment and care
2. They might skip meals or eat too little
3. Feeling tired most of the time