There are many ways to understand the anxiety of a person who has been diagnosed with dementia. First, this clearly is an anxiety-provoking diagnosis Diagnosis
The process by which a physician determines what disease a patient has by studying the patient’s symptoms and medical history and by analyzing any tests performed (blood, urine, brain scans, etc.).; there is a lot to worry about, and worry is understandable. This sort of anxiety often responds to counseling, which can address questions and fears about the disease and its impact on the future. Still, people often people feel embarrassed about attending counseling. Many people with dementia also initially feel ashamed about their diagnosis. Skilled counsellors can be a family therapist, a social worker Social worker
A professional who is trained to talk with people and their families, either individually or as a group, about emotional and physical needs, when there is some sort of family crisis occuring. It does not matter how extreme or small the crisis is, they will act to find them support in what ever way is best for that situation., a psychologist Psychologist
A health professional that specializes in structure and function of the brain and related behaviors or mental processes. Provides treatment through counselling sessions, not drug therapy., a psychiatrist Psychiatrist
A medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment (with drug therapy as well as counselling) of mental and emotional disorders. or other physician, or a religious counselor. Counseling does not necessarily have to be one-on-one. Family counseling Family counseling
A counselling session in which all members of the family attend together. Issues are discussed with a therapist or a counsellor in a safe environment. and group therapy Group therapy
Therapy where there are multiple patients lead by one therapist or counsellor. are other common and effective forms of counseling.

At other times, anxiety can be disabling, represents an imbalance of brain chemicals Brain chemicals
Chemicals released by the neurons in the brain in order to communicate., and needs to be treated. As a general rule of thumb, the new onset Onset
It defines the time when the disease begins, not when it is diagnosed. (e.g. early onset vs. late onset) of disabling anxiety in an older person is depression Depression
A disorder where a person experiences a constant state of sadness and low mood which interferes with their daily activity. until proven otherwise.