Why is this lesson important?

Dementia may affect a person’s mood and interest in daily activities, people and events.

How will this lesson help me?

This lesson helps you to understand the possible causes of depression and anxiety, while improving your skills to prevent or reduce mood problems.

What will I learn?

1. What are depression, anxiety and apathy?
2. How to respond when a person living with dementia is feeling depressed or anxious?
3. How to respond when a person living with dementia loses interest in daily activities?