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Depression in Alzheimer’s Disease

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Psychological Treatment of Older Adults

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Depression and dementia often coexist. Although estimates vary, approximately 30% of patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) also meet criteria for the clinical syndrome of depression (Teri & Wagner, 1992; Wragg & Jeste, 1989). This syndrome is characterized by dysphoric mood, loss of interest or pleasure in previously enjoyable activities, and associated symptoms such as disturbances of sleep, appetite, fatigue; feelings of worthlessness, guilt, self-reproach; and suicidal ideation or attempts. In addition, an even higher percentage of patients exhibits individual depression symptoms, although not of sufficient severity or duration to merit the diagnosis of depression.

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Teri, L. (1996). Depression in Alzheimer’s Disease. In: Hersen, M., Van Hasselt, V.B. (eds) Psychological Treatment of Older Adults. The Springer Series in Adult Development and Aging. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-0295-5_10

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