Distinguishing apathy and depression in dementia: A longitudinal study.

Michael H ConnorsArmando Teixeira-PintoDavid AmesMichael WoodwardHenry Brodaty

Published in: The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry (2022)

Apathy increases over the course of dementia and is associated with worse clinical outcomes independent of depression. Distinguishing apathy and depression appears important given their different implications for prognosis and management.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
mild cognitive impairment
sleep quality
cognitive impairment