Neuropsychiatric symptoms and activities of daily living in Alzheimer's disease: ALSOVA 5-year follow-up study.

Toni T SaariIlona HallikainenTaina HintsaAnne M Koivisto

Published in: International psychogeriatrics (2019)

As AD progresses, common (apathy) and uncommon NPSs (aberrant motor behavior, appetite disturbances, delusions) seem to be related to ADLs through various symptom interactions. Previous literature suggests that frontal pathology could underlie these relationships.

Keyphrases

systematic review
cognitive decline
weight loss
working memory
functional connectivity
physical activity
mild cognitive impairment