How to Tell If Someone With Dementia Is Depressed

How to Tell If Someone With Dementia Is Depressed By Esther Heerema, MSW October 6 is National Depression Screening Day. Depression can often be hidden in people who are living with dementia, so it's important to look for the signs and seek help. Treatment is often very effective and can significantly improve quality of life.  Does Chocolate Help Your Memory?  Chocolate- Many of us love it. But is it good for anything besides our taste buds? Here's the skinny on if you can justify your chocolate habit on the basis of brain health.    READ NOW How to Spot the Hidden Signs of Depression in Dementia  Depression doesn't always look the same for someone who's living with dementia. The signs might be disguised as agitation or weight loss, so it's important to spot them and report them to the doctor.   READ NOW Non-Drug Approaches and Medications for Depression in Dementia  Depression in Alzheimer's disease and other related disorders can be treated using several approaches that fall into one of two categories: non-drug approaches and medications. Often, a combination of both can be very helpful   READ NOW The Cornell Screen for Depression in Dementia  Unlike other scales and screens for depression, the Cornell Screen for Depression in Dementia takes into account additional signs of depression that might not be clearly verbalized by a person. For example, if your loved one or patient has dementia, he might not consistently be able to accurately express his feelings.   READ NOW What Are the Signs of PreClinical Alzheimer's Disease?  Preclinical Alzheimer's disease is also known as presymptomatic Alzheimer's, asymptomatic AD and latent AD. Preclinical Alzheimer's can be compared to other conditions where an internal change is evident from medical testing, but the person feels and appears completely healthy, such as high cholesterol.   READ NOW 23 Tips to Prevent Pressure Sores in Dementia  Often called bed sores, decubitus ulcers or pressure ulcers, pressure sores are areas of damaged skin that result from too much pressure or weight on the area. The damage can be on the surface or go deep down, even into the muscle and bone. People who have dementia are at a higher risk than others of developing pressure sores, but there are many strategies you can employ to prevent them.   READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Understanding Lung Cancer Understanding Asthma Ultrasound Photos from the 12th Week of Pregnancy Understanding Type 2 Diabetes The most common tests used in diagnosing cardiac disease What Type of Leader Are You? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.