Depression worsens over time for older caregivers of newly diagnosed dementia patients
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - 19:40
in Health & Medicine
Caring for a partner or spouse with a new diagnosis of Alzheimer's or related dementia is associated with a 30 percent increase in depressive symptoms, compared to older adults who don't have a spouse with dementia -- and these symptoms are sustained over time, a new study found.