Tag: neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia

The emotional fabric of an individual is as complex as the neural circuits that give rise to it. When those circuits begin to falter, as in the case of dementia, emotional expression and regulation often become disrupted. Among the many facets of dementia, mood swings and personality changes are among the most distressing—both for the person experiencing them and for those offering care. Understanding dementia and mood swings requires an appreciation of how neurodegeneration doesn’t simply erode memory or orientation but can dramatically reshape the emotional landscape of a person’s inner world.