The results of an analysis of more than 50,000 people in 23 different population studies indicates that depression later in life is associated with an increased risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.<\/p>\n
Analysis of the studies also indicates that there is a significant risk of vascular dementia (stroke-based dementia), in older adults who have “late-life depression.” According to the authors of the study, late-life depression is extremely common among older adults. The occurrence of that depression has been found to be highly reoccurring, difficult to treat and chronic, significantly affecting an individual’s ability to function.<\/p>\n
The study, published in the May 2013 issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry, shows a strong association between depression and developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers stated that they believe one or more depressive episodes can increase someone’s risk for dementia syndromes such as vascular dementia as well as Alzheimer’s disease. Connecting the two may help researchers help develop (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The results of an analysis of more than 50,000 people in 23 different population studies indicates that depression later in life is associated with an increased risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Analysis of the studies also indicates that there…<\/span><\/p>\n