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[The relationship between depression and dementia in elderly].

Noboru Fujise1, Manabu Ikeda

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Neuropathobiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University.

Seishin Shinkeigaku Zasshi = Psychiatria Et Neurologia Japonica
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Depression may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD) later in life, with a history of depression significantly raising AD risk. Apathy, often seen in dementia, is now considered distinct from depression.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Gerontology
  • Psychiatry

Context:

  • The relationship between depression and dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease (AD), is increasingly recognized in the elderly population.
  • Prevalence of depression in AD patients ranges from 20-30% in population studies.
  • Apathy is frequently observed in demented outpatients and is increasingly viewed as distinct from depression.

Purpose:

  • To explore the complex relationship between depression and dementia, specifically Alzheimer's disease (AD).
  • To investigate depression as a potential risk factor for AD, rather than solely a prodrome.
  • To examine the association between depression history and the risk and progression of dementia.

Summary:

  • Studies suggest a history of depression, especially long-standing or pre-senile depression, significantly elevates the risk of developing AD.
  • The time interval between depression diagnosis and AD diagnosis correlates with increased AD risk.
  • The link between depression and the conversion from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to dementia remains an area of active research, possibly due to shared underlying neuropathology.

Impact:

  • Highlights depression as a significant modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.
  • Informs clinical practice regarding the assessment and management of mood disorders in aging populations.
  • Suggests potential avenues for early intervention and prevention strategies for dementia.