Stress and Anxiety | Alzheimer's Society

Life after lockdown: Adjusting to the 'new normal' for a person with dementia

Some people experience anxiety or low moods because of coronavirus restrictions. Andy, who has young-onset dementia, shares how shielding during lockdowns has affected him. Find out what carers can do to help support their loved ones with dementia when restrictions change.

Support and services from the GP

Support and services from the GP include support for anxiety and depression, medical and practical support.

Memory loss but not dementia: functional cognitive disorder (FCD)

Researchers have studied people being assessed for problems with their thinking and memory. Recent figures suggest that, of people going to a memory clinic with such symptoms, as many as one in four don’t have dementia. Instead, these difficulties are caused by functional cognitive disorder.

24 September 2020

How I relax and focus: Ways to unwind to help us stay well

We ask people about how they keep healthy and well, whether they have dementia or not. This time, we hear about ways to unwind and get perspective.

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.

12 September 2019

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 - useful resources

Find out more about organisations that can help you support a person with dementia who has apathy, depression or 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.