Insights in Neurosurgery

Depression and Dementia

4^th International Conference on BRAIN DISORDERS AND DEMENTIA CARE
August 14-16, 2017 | Toronto, Canada

Timothy Lau

University of Ottawa, Canada

ScientificTracks Abstracts: Neurosurg

DOI: 10.21767/2471-9633-C1-005

Abstract

Dementia and depression are common problems for older patients. An increasing body of literature suggests that depression is a risk factor for both Alzheimer�s disease and Vascular Dementia. The relationship between depression and dementia complicated by overlapping symptoms and confusion over cause and effect. This review will focus on the complex relationship between the two conditions including a discussion of the studies that demonstrate a causal association, the epidemiology of the two and some of the brain changes that occur with both conditions.

Biography

Timothy Lau is a distinguished teacher, faculty of medicine and associate professor for the department of psychiatry in the University of Ottawa.