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1. www.alzheimers.org.uk › about-dementia › symptomsDepression and dementia | Alzheimer's Society

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   Depression can increase problems with thinking and memory caused by dementia. It may also contribute to changes in behaviour, such as becoming more agitated or not wanting to eat. For people in the later stage of dementia, symptoms of depression often include tearfulness and poor appetite.

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3. www.alzheimers.org.uk › sites › default444 Supporting a person with dementia who has depression ...

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   This factsheet looks at how people with dementia may experience depression, anxiety or apathy. It explains the causes and symptoms of these conditions and how you can support someone who is affected by them. It also explains how to access help from healthcare professionals who can treat mental health problems.

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4. www.healthline.com › dementia-and-depressionDementia and Depression: What's the Connection? - Healthline

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   Jun 30, 2022 · Depression symptoms. Depression symptoms impact a person nearly every day for at least 2 weeks. They can include: persistent depressed mood; feelings of pessimism, worthlessness,...

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6. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesDepression and Dementia in Older Adults: A Neuropsychological ...

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   Dec 1, 2021 · Depression and dementia are the most common neuropsychiatric disorders in the older adult population. There are a certain number of depressed patients who visit outpatient clinics because they suspect dementia due to similarities in the clinical symptoms in both disorders.

   • Author: Syuichi Tetsuka
   • Publication: Aging Dis. 2021 Dec; 12(8): 1920-1934.

   • DOI: 10.14336/AD.2021.0526
   • Published: 2021/12

7. www.dementiauk.org › information-and-supportManaging anxiety and depression in a person living with dementia

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   Similarly, depression or anxiety may be overlooked in a person with dementia as the symptoms may be put down to their dementia. Depression-related psychosis may also be missed, as symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions may occur in dementia – particularly Lewy body dementia.

8. www.dementiauk.org › wp-content › uploadsManaging anxiety and depression in a person living with dementia

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   Anxiety has psychological symptoms including: feelings of restlessness. a sense of dread or things being out of control. constantly feeling ‘on edge’. problems concentrating.

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   How is depression diagnosed in a person with dementia?

   • They will try to assess the person’s mood, behaviour, and any changes that have happened recently which might be related to their symptoms. It can be difficult to diagnose depression in a person with dementia because some of the symptoms of depression and dementia can overlap, as can symptoms of apathy and depression.

   Factsheet 444 Supporting a person with dementia who has depression

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   Can a person with dementia experience depression?

   • When someone is diagnosed with dementia, it is natural to experience a range of emotions. For some people, this develops into persistent depression or anxiety – and it is important that they get support. What is depression? What is anxiety? How does anxiety and depression affect a person with dementia?

   Managing anxiety and depression in a person living with dementia

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   How does dementia affect a person's mental health?

   • This reduces the ability to cope with negative feelings and stress. As a result, it is common for carers to feel anxious and depressed, with feelings of guilt if they want to do things for themselves. When you are caring for a person with dementia it’s important that you look after yourself and take regular breaks.

   Factsheet 444 Supporting a person with dementia who has depression

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   Do older people with dementia have major depression?

   • A 2019 review of studies notes that older individuals with depressive symptoms, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease, don’t always meet the classic diagnostic criteria for major depression. Treating depression in people with dementia can be complicated.

   Dementia and Depression: What's the Connection? - Healthline

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10. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesDepressive disorders in the elderly and dementia: An update

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    Dec 9, 2019 · The relationship between depressive disorders in the elderly and dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease (AD), is highly complex. While the nature of this relationship is still a matter of debate, differential diagnosis and treatment remain a great clinical challenge.