Revisiting Apathy in Alzheimer’s Disease: From Conceptualization to Therapeutic Approaches

Apathy is a neurobehavioral syndrome characterized by impaired motivation for goal-directed behaviors and cognitive activity, alongside blunted affect. Apathy is a common neuropsychiatric syndrome in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), with a 5-year prevalence over 70%. Apathy also serves as a prognostic indi...

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Main Authors: Antonio L. Teixeira, Mitzi M. Gonzales, Leonardo Cruz de Souza, Sara L. Weisenbach
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:Behavioural Neurology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6319826