Real stories 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. 01 August 2018 0
Information 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).
News 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.
Advice Apathy, depression and anxiety - other resources Here are other useful organisations that may be helpful when finding out more information about apathy, depression and anxiety.
Advice 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.
Advice Treating anxiety Treatment of anxiety, like treatment of depression, can involve a range of approaches depending on the person’s needs.
Advice Anxiety and dementia Anxiety is a normal feeling that everyone experiences now and again. In some people, however, these feelings can be very strong and persistent.
Advice Apathy, depression and anxiety Learn about the possible causes of apathy, depression and anxiety and how these psychological conditions might affect the emotional and mental health of a person with dementia.
Research 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.
Research 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.
Research 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.
Research Chronic stress as a risk factor for the development of Alzheimer's disease Research Project: Chronic stress as a risk factor for the development of Alzheimer's disease
