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102  Late Life and Neurocognitive Overlap

Focus. Prioritize cognitive change, medical comorbidity, and functional decline; Avoid mistaking neurocognitive disorders for primary psychiatric syndromes.

Key Adaptations. Screen for delirium and medication effects; Involve caregivers and collateral history when possible; Emphasize safety, capacity, and support needs.

Assessment Emphasis. Baseline function and rate of change; Sensory impairments that alter presentation; Social isolation and bereavement.

Documentation Output. Cognitive baseline and change described explicitly. Safety and support needs noted.