The Link Between Alzheimer’s, Depression, and Long-term Care

THE LINK BETWEEN Alzheimer's, Depression, AND LONG TERM CARE DEPRESSION ALZHEIMER’S 2X Alzheimer's and cognitive People who suffer from depression are twice as likely to develop cognitive diseases like Alzheimer's. disorders are the number one reason people need Long Term Care. 6 MILLION AMERICANS who have Alzheimer's disease To detect ages 65 and older suffer from depression, but only about one in 10 receives treatment. depression in people Symptoms common to both Doctors must rely more heavily on nonverbal cues Faster cognitive decline Greater disability Loss of interest Social withdrawal Memory problems Increașed dependence Impaired concentration Sleeping too much or too little ymp On Talk of suicide and attempts less often Episodes of depression that don't last as long that are hallucinations or delusions Later in Life Experience Treatment Options Antidepressants Support groups Celexa zoloft EFFEXOR XR Counseling may help people with depression in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, before their communication skills deteriorate. Physical exercise Electroconvulsive Regular physical exercise may help ease the symptoms of depression. Therapy This procedure delivers elec- tricity to the brain for a few seconds to trigger a brief seizure. Long-term care LONG-TERM CARE With a rise in depression diagnosis and medication use comes more need for Long-Term Care in the future. Insurers know this and are tightening their standards. Non-drug approaches Support groups Daily routine Acknowledgement Celebrate small The right diagnosis and appropriate successes List of activities treatment Exercise regularly Contributions Reassurance Nurture Sources: http://www.ltctree.com/depression-alzheimers-and-long-term-care/ http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers/HQ00212 http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/achive/2010/07/20/does-depression-cause-alzheimers-disease-vitamin-d-helps-both.aspx http://www.webmd.com/depression/news/20100706/late-depression-linked-alzheimers http://www.alz.org/care/alzheimers-dementia-depression.asp#treatment LTCTREE WE SHOP THE MARKET. YOU SAVE.