Behavioral Symptoms: The Role of Depression with Dementia (with Dr. Jeremy Pruzin)

As we notice changes in our loved one, how can we identify normal progression of the disease apart from warning signs for something more serious? We asked Dr. Jeremy Pruzin, a neurologist from Banner Alzheimer’s Institute to help us untangle depression and apathy and identify behavioral strategies to help our person if they’re dealing with either one. We learn the difference between the two, some common signs of depression in an elderly person, and how to encourage less apathy without causing more conflict. Don’t miss his comments about how untreated depression as a younger person is a risk for developing dementia in the future.

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