Dementia affects much more than memory.

Many people living with dementia experience changes in mood, motivation, and emotions, including depression, anxiety, and apathy. These symptoms are common, can be distressing for both the person living with dementia and their care partners, and are often difficult to tell apart.

In this practical, evidence-informed webinar, Dr. Anthony Levinson, Psychiatrist, Professor and John Evans Chair in Health Sciences Educational Research at McMaster University, will explain how to recognize the differences between depression, anxiety, and apathy, why they occur, and how they can affect daily life.

You’ll learn what can be done to help: including communication strategies, meaningful non-drug approaches, when medications may be appropriate, and what current Canadian guidelines recommend.

Through realistic stories and practical examples, this session will provide caregivers and people living with mild cognitive impairment or dementia with tools to better understand these common symptoms and to support quality of life for everyone involved.