Material of relevance to mental health professionals: findings indicate that depressive symptoms in older adults can precede the onset of Parkinson’s disease or Lewy body dementia by years and may persist after diagnosis, suggesting mood changes can reflect early brain alterations rather than emotional distress alone. This underscores the importance of comprehensive mood assessment in late life and consideration of neurodegenerative processes in differential diagnosis for therapists, social workers, and other mental health clinicians.

Article Title: Depression may be the brain’s early warning sign of Parkinson’s or dementia

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Treatment Options For A Sinus Infection

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Treatments vary depending on whether it’s viral or bacterial; for viruses, antibiotics are not effective but medications to reduce inflammation might be used whereas if bacterial then antibiotics would need to be prescribed.
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Treatment may include antibiotics to fight off bacterial infections or topical decongestants to reduce inflammation in the affected area.

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Don't ignore the signs: Understanding memory loss

It's our job to be vigilant and identify any potential health concerns in our patients. One of the most common issues we encounter is memory loss, and it's often the families of the individuals who first bring it to our attention.

Andrew E. Budson is a neurologist.

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