Let’s review what you have learned
- Signs of depression and anxiety are common in people with dementia.
- Changes in mood can be very upsetting to the person living with dementia and the carer.
- People with mood problems need extra love and support.
- It is important to identify ways to stop or reduce mood changes, by comforting and getting the person interested in things that they like to do.
- If one approach doesn’t work, try another one.
- In case of mood changes, remind yourself that they may be part of the disease or a reaction to the disease.
- Take a deep breath and think about the best ways to respond that will be the least distressing to you and the person you care for in case they have mood problems or experience a loss of interest.
