A longitudinal study of apathy in patients with Alzheimer's disease

• Published in: Revista de neurologiá Vol. 48; no. 1; pp. 7 - 13
• Main Authors: Turró-Garriga, O, López-Pousa, S, Vilalta-Franch, J, Turón-Estrada, A, Pericot-Nierga, I, Lozano-Gallego, M, Hernández-Ferràndiz, M, Soler-Cors, O, Planas-Pujol, X, Monserrat-Vila, S, Garre-Olmo, J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Spain 01.01.2009
• Subjects: Affective Symptoms - epidemiology; Affective Symptoms - etiology; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Alzheimer Disease - psychology; Disease Progression; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Personality Inventory; Prevalence; Prospective Studies; Psychological Tests; Spain - epidemiology; Spain

Apathy is the most common behavioral symptom in Alzheimer's disease (AD). The aim of this study was to establish the prevalence of apathy in patients with mild AD and at 12 months. Longitudinal study in patients with AD assessed with Cambridge-Cognitive Revised (CAMCOG-R), Disability Assessment...