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What is the relationship between depression and dementia?

I think it’s an important to acknowledge that, particularly in the younger age group, low mood and depression can present and does present with memory problems which leads to great anxiety for that person. They think they could be suffering from a dementia illness when, in fact, treatment; modern treatment for depression, can lead to significant improvement in the cognitive functions. And it’s also important to acknowledge that people who develop early dementia themselves may suffer from low mood which needs to be addressed because it is a treatable problem.