Stress and Anxiety | Alzheimer's Society

A fresh START: reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety in carers

Carers can face stress, anxiety and depression while caring for a relative with dementia. A new research project shows the value of specially designed psychological support for helping them to cope.

Further impact of carer stress

New research shows that stress and lack of confidence in carers can also affect the quality of life and wellbeing of the person with dementia who they support.

Role reversal: Adapting to the impact of dementia

We meet Kenrick Goppy, a man with dementia who is learning to accept that he is now someone in need of support.

Increasing the implementation of START - a psychological therapy for anxiety and depression in family carers of people with dementia

Research project: Foundation laying to widen access to START (STrAtegies for RelaTives).

Moderate to severe mid-life anxiety may be linked to later life dementia

Moderate to severe mid-life (30-65) anxiety may be linked to dementia in later life, suggests a study of the available published evidence, part-funded by Alzheimer’s Society, in the online journal BMJ Open.

Apathy, depression and anxiety - other resources

Here are some other useful organisations that may be helpful when finding out more information about apathy, depression and anxiety.

Depression and anxiety: tips for carers

Carers can help the person with feelings of depression and anxiety with our tips. We also provide guidance regarding consulting the doctor.

Seeing a doctor

A person with dementia should see a doctor if there is a sudden change in their behaviour or if their condition has deteriorated more quickly than expected.

Anxiety and dementia

Learn about the symptoms and causes of anxiety, and possible ways to treat it for someone who is living with dementia.

Supporting a person with dementia who has depression, anxiety or apathy

This page looks at the effects of depression, anxiety and apathy on a person with dementia, and suggests ways to support people with these conditions.

How can we help people with dementia to manage anxiety and depression?

May 2017: Alzheimer’s Society clinical fellow Dr Joshua Stott is working to understand how to best help people living with dementia to cope with managing anxiety and depression.

Understanding whether negative thinking influences dementia risk

Read about a research project we funded: Do negative thoughts increase risk for dementia? A translational study of Cognitive Debt.

Investigating the effect of Alzheimer’s disease on social behaviour and anxiety

Read about a research project we funded into understanding Amygdala Neurodegenerative Mechanisms in Alzheimer's Disease.