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Suggest Remedy For Memory Loss And Depression

I am a clinical social worker proving counseling services to a 78 year white female. She had open heart surgery 19 weeks ago. she presents with memory loss and depression. She has a hx of depression including a bout of depression after her second husband died about 20 years ago. I have only seen her for one session, thus far. My question is: What might her tentative or provisional psychiatric diagnois (DSM V) be?
Tim Beauparlant, MSW, LCSW, cell: 0000-1233
Fri, 14 Nov 2014
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Hi

I had gone through your query.

I appreciate your positive outlook.

1st diagnosis in my mind is late lite depression which is common in old age.

2nd possibility of dementia with depression.

Memory loss or forgetfulness in old age may indicate dementia.
3rd is MCI means minimal cognitive impairment.

Chronic medical illness may lead to memory impairment.

So detail psychological and neurological examination are necessary.

MMSE means mini mental status examination will give more idea about memory and cognitive impairment.

Treatment is possible after proper diagnosis.

So consult and get further help.

Thank you.

Still if you have query then feel free to ask me directly on http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vishal-garala/68046



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Suggest Remedy For Memory Loss And Depression

Hi I had gone through your query. I appreciate your positive outlook. 1st diagnosis in my mind is late lite depression which is common in old age. 2nd possibility of dementia with depression. Memory loss or forgetfulness in old age may indicate dementia. 3rd is MCI means minimal cognitive impairment. Chronic medical illness may lead to memory impairment. So detail psychological and neurological examination are necessary. MMSE means mini mental status examination will give more idea about memory and cognitive impairment. Treatment is possible after proper diagnosis. So consult and get further help. Thank you. Still if you have query then feel free to ask me directly on http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vishal-garala/68046