This symptom of dementia is often overlooked, but very damaging.
Apathy is the most forgotten symptom of dementia and has a greater impact than memory loss, new research concludes.
Nearly half of all people with dementia are apathetic: being highly indifferent, passive, unconcerned and lacking in enthusiasm.
People who are apathetic tend to feel little motivation, passion or excitement in life.
Apathy is linked to worse clinical symptoms and, naturally, is very distressing for families.
Apathy is distinct from depression, the researchers found, with some people with dementia not necessarily feeling down.
Apathy tends to be ignored as it is not a disruptive state
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