How to Navigate the Toxic Maze of Emotion Assessment Challenges in Dementia

A graphic of a human head shaped puzzle within a maze, symbolizing the complexity of emotion assessment challenges in dementia.

Introduction Dementia is a progressive condition marked by cognitive decline, memory loss and behavioral modifications; its symptoms often manifest themselves over time. At various stages of dementia, emotional changes become increasingly visible. Individuals may exhibit increased levels of agitation, anxiety and depression or become emotionally detached; all these effects could compromise accuracy of emotional assessments […]