Depression & Apathy
The 18 sources listed below are each rated on how they can help caregivers better understand and deal with depression apathy in people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
ALZSmart Score™ - Extraordinary90%
The Dementia Caregiver
Marc E. Agronin, MD
Pages 135-144
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Discussion of depression and dementia written from the view point of a geriatic psychiatrist. Defines the term depression. Examines the symptoms of depression. Looks at assessments and treatments of depression, including details on antidepressant medications. Also has 8 suggestions on how caregivers can help.
ALZSmart Score™ - Excellent85%
Alzheimer's Society
Geo Location: All (UK)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
This is part 1 of a 8 part series: 1) Apathy, depression and anxiety, 2) Apathy and dementia, 3) Depression and dementia, 4) Anxiety and dementia, 5) Treating depression, 6) Treating anxiety, 7) Depression and anxiety: tips for carers, and 8) UK resources.
ALZSmart Score™ - Excellent85%
The Dementia Caregiver
Marc E. Agronin, MD
Pages 149-152
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Written from the view point of a geriatic psychiatrist. Discusses the differences between depression and apathy. Reviews some of the challenges of treating the apathy. Also discusses mediations for treating apathy.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%
Dementia Australia
Geo Location: All (AU)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Offers definition of depression and dementia. Lists 6 factors that may be contributing to a person’s depression. Has 7 signs of depression. Begins with medical examination. 6 tips that caregivers can try.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%
Mayo Clinic
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Discusses 5 symptoms that are common to both Alzheimer's and depression. Has 10 bullet points of signposts to detect depression. Reviews 4 treatment options.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good70%
The 36-Hour Day (6th Edition)
Nancy L. Mace, MA and Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH
Pages 172-175
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Discusses depression in people with memory problems. Covers issues related to engaging with other people. Brief paragraph of suicide. Several paragraphs on apathy and listlessness.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Alzheimer's Association
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Examines the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of depression in people with Alzheimer's. Lists 6 symptoms common to both depression and dementia; plus 3 ways that depression in a person with Alzheimer's may be different. Has 10 bullet points oo non-drug treatment approaches.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Program
Linda Ercoli, PhD
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
[Video 4:05] Scenario-based video that shows depression and apathy in a person with dementia. The video has four parts: an example of a common response, expert explanation, recommended reponse, plus 3-4 tips for dealing with depression and apathy.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
WebMD
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Has 11 bullet points on symptoms. Examines withdrawing from social activities, sadness & crying, and suicide. Also discusses medication for depression.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia
Laura N. Gitlin, PhD and Catherine Verrier Piersol, PhD, OTR/L
Pages 78-80
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
List of common self-harm triggers that includes depression. Has 14 strategies to deal with behaviors that are harmful to self.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
Alzheimer Society Canada
Geo Location: All (CA)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Defines depresssion. Lists 5 common signs of depression. Has 4 possible causes of depression. 5 bullet points on coping with depression as a caregiver.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
Alzheimer Society Canada
Geo Location: All (CA)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Defines apathy. List a couple of possible causes of apathy. Has 11 bullet points on ways of responding to apathy.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
Thoughtful Dementia Care: Understanding the Dementia Experience
Jennifer Ghent-Fuller
Page 99
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Examines the pros and cons of extended activity in a person with dementia.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%
Confidence to Care (aka Home Instead)
Molly Carpenter
Pages 95-99
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Offers 10 bullet points for care approaches to social withdrawal. Has 6 suggestions for conversation starters. Also 3 prevention tips.
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%
HelpforAlzheimersFamilies.com (aka Home Instead Senior Care)
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Discuss aspects of both depression and dementia. Lists 6 common signs of depression in a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Suggests that activities and exercise may be a way to treat depression in persons with dementia.
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%
Learning to Speak Alzheimer's
Joanne Koenig Coste
Page 126
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Short two paragraphs. The first paragraph discusses medical intervention. The second describes how caregivers may not be able to feel the same frustration as the patient.
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%
When Reasoning No Longer Works (2nd Edition)
Angel Smits
Pages 160-162
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Briefly reviews depression in people with dementia. Focuses on the caregivers role through communication. Defers to doctors for treatment of condition.
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory25%
Dementia Care Central (National Institute on Aging)
Geo Location: All (US)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Describes symptoms to watch for that are signifiers of dementia-born depression. Strategies include talking to a doctor and keeping their loved one active.
