Dementia, Depression, Delirium: How to Tell the Difference as a Care Partner

Dementia, depression, and delirium can have many overlapping symptoms that can be hard to distinguish as a care partner at home. Both delirium and depression can cause cognitive changes that can easily be mistaken for dementia – but they can be treated differently to help your loved one significantly! Learn more about these 3 Ds and how to work with your physician to tell the difference. This program was presented as a part of Insight Memory Care Center's ongoing Care Partner Training class series. All sessions are FREE, and held the second Wednesday of each month from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. For more information, visit https://www.insightmcc.org. Get caregiving tips in your inbox: https://www.insightmcc.org/email Presenter Vivek Sinha, M.D., Family Medicine, Board Certified American, Board of Family Medicine Diplomate Dr. Vivek Sinha is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician. He is the Chief Medical Officer of Belleview Medical Partners, a primary care practice based in Alexandria, VA. His Practice is a combination of traditional office-based primary care medicine and concierge services. He has a house call component that incorporates multiple modalities including hospice and palliative care services.