Abstract
The diagnosis of dementia is typically overlooked when thinking about mental health. It has been around for over a century, yet there have been minimal breakthroughs in research. This diagnosis is quite complicated, given the unexpected and sometimes abrupt nature of symptoms. There is still no cure and there are no medications that stop, slow down, or reverse the diagnosis. Several cognitive and behavioral symptoms accompany a dementia diagnosis; a change in personality being one of the most apparent. Researching personality changes over time, allows researchers discover patterns among the diagnosed and medical professionals, the diagnosed, and caregivers of the diagnosed to understand the diagnosis so the best care can be provided based on specific symptoms. Several articles that assessed personality change among those diagnosed with dementia were analyzed to determine the different methods used, themes that arose, successes, and gaps within the research.
Date of Award
Winter 12-12-2023
Document Type
Capstone Paper
Degree Name
Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Department
Counselor Education
Location
Winona, Minnesota
Recommended Citation
Pavek, Molly, "Dementia Diagnosis and Personality Change" (2023). Counselor Education Capstones. 186.
https://openriver.winona.edu/counseloreducationcapstones/186
