FEARING FORGETTING: DEMENTIA-RELATED ANXIETY AND ITS EFFECTS ON CAREGIVERS, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUPPORT STRATEGIES - Session 1440 (Symposium) - Symposium overview

Sep 28, 2026

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The symposium FEARING FORGETTING examines dementia worry (DW) and dementia-related anxiety (DRA) as feared, anxiety-provoking conditions that can intensify from mild concern to severe anxiety or phobia. It evaluates impacts on caregivers and at-risk individuals, emphasizing psychosocial outcomes and mental health consequences. Speakers address evidence from systematic review, qualitative and quantitative studies, community-engaged inquiry, and clinical assessment to inform dementia treatment implications and support strategies.

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FEARING FORGETTING: Dementia-Related Anxiety Symposium

Session 1440 (Symposium)

Symposium scope and aims

Evidence and approaches (systematic review, qualitative/quantitative, community-engaged, clinical assessment)

FAQs

What are dementia worry (DW) and dementia-related anxiety (DRA)?

DW and DRA describe anxiety responses that can develop with increased exposure to dementia, ranging from mild worry to severe anxiety or phobia.

How does the symposium connect DW/DRA to caregivers and at-risk individuals?

It focuses on psychosocial outcomes, including effects on caregivers and people at risk for developing dementia-related anxiety.

What research approaches will be used to study DW/DRA?

The symposium uses diverse methodologies, including systematic review, qualitative and quantitative research, community-engaged inquiry, and clinical assessment.

Sep 28, 2026

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