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Depression and Alzheimer's disease.

B W Rovner1, J Broadhead, M Spencer

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205.

The American Journal of Psychiatry
|March 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Major depression affects 17% of Alzheimer's disease patients, who also show greater cognitive impairment and disability. Further research is needed to understand the causes and treatments for depression in Alzheimer's disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Geriatrics
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by cognitive and noncognitive symptoms.
  • Emerging evidence suggests a link between Alzheimer's disease and depression.
  • Understanding the prevalence and impact of depression in AD is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of major depression in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
  • To compare cognitive and functional status between depressed and nondepressed AD patients.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 144 patients meeting criteria for Alzheimer's disease was assessed.
  • Depression was evaluated using a modified Present State Examination.

Main Results:

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  • The prevalence of major depression among Alzheimer's disease patients was found to be 17%.
  • Patients with Alzheimer's disease and depression exhibited more significant cognitive impairment.
  • Depressed Alzheimer's disease patients also demonstrated higher levels of disability compared to their nondepressed counterparts.

Conclusions:

  • Depression is a common comorbidity in Alzheimer's disease.
  • Depression is associated with worse cognitive and functional outcomes in AD.
  • Further investigation into the etiology and therapeutic strategies for depression in Alzheimer's disease is warranted.