Tag: Mental Health Dementia

November 13, 2025 / mohammed looti

Anxiety & Dementia: Understanding Cognitive Impairment

Introduction and Definition of Anxiety in the Context of Cognitive Decline Anxiety represents one of the most frequently observed and clinically challenging neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with cognitive impairment and dementia. While anxiety is a common experience across the lifespan, its presentation within the context of declining cognitive function is often atypical, insidious, and profoundly impacts […]

November 13, 2025 / mohammed looti

Anxiety in Dementia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Introduction to Anxiety in the Context of Dementia Anxiety represents one of the most pervasive and distressing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD), affecting a significant proportion of individuals living with cognitive impairment. While often overshadowed by more overt symptoms such as agitation or aggression, anxiety contributes substantially to suffering, functional decline, and caregiver […]