Abstract
Depression, a common neuropsychiatric syndrome associated with lower quality of life (QOL), higher mortality, and higher caregiver burden, is estimated to occur in 20-50% of Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients. Recent research suggests that depression in AD (dAD) may differ from major depression phenomenologically and etiologically. Treatment options for dAD include behavioral modifications, pharmacotherapy, and electroconvulsive therapy. Successful treatment of dAD has been reported to improve patients' mood and QOL, as well as lower caregiver burden. Further research is needed in therapeutics of dAD to enhance treatment options and effectiveness.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 139-149 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Panminerva Medica |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - Sep 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Alzheimer disease
- Cognition
- Depression, diagnosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine