How to Spot Depression in Someone with Dementia

October 6 is National Depression Screening Day. Depression is very treatable, but sometimes it's difficult to identify in someone with dementia.

Spotting Signs of Depression in Dementia By Esther Heerema, MSW It's needless and sad when someone with dementia suffers from unidentified depression, especially given that it's a very treatable condition. Here's how to spot it. READ NOW Non-Drug Approaches to Treating Depression in Dementia   While medications are often effective to treat depression, there are also several non-pharmaceutical ways to fight depression. READ NOW Depression Is a Risk Factor for Dementia   Your own quality of life is one great reason to treat depression. Reducing the risk of dementia is another. READ NOW Is It Even Possible to Improve Quality of Life in Dementia?   Hear from people living with dementia what they want in order to enjoy a high quality of life. READ NOW Meeting the Spiritual Needs of Those with Dementia   If you're interested in caring for the whole person, you can't ignore their spiritual health. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT How and Why to Share a Life Story in Dementia How to Survive the Annual State Health Survey The PHQ-9: A Quick and Easy 9-Question Depression Assessment Coping and Living Well after an Alzheimer's Diagnosis 9 Mnemonics to Use to Improve Your Memory A DOTDASH 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 © 2017 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.