Suicidal Ideations and Behavior in Patients With Young and Late Onset Dementia

Conclusions: According to caregivers' reports, majority of patients with dementia did not express suicidal ideation or show suicidal behavior. Patients who expressed suicidal ideation during early stages of dementia often stopped expressing them in advanced stages. It remains unclear if this was due to reduced communication abilities, a reduction of disease awareness, and/ or an adjustment to their situation.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research