Hester's perspective 2. Apathy: the biggest challenge with dementia

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Inactivity and - in the late stage - apathy is the biggest challenge for people living with dementia. In caring for them, providing sufficient stimulation can therefore be very difficult. 'Taking initiative' has to come from other people. How does apathy arise and how can you break through it?

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Parents have, I suspect, dementia related apathy for the last several years. Nothing is a big deal. Except, small stuff like house stuff. I try to avoid them because their apathy feels invalidating and very hurtful. It is part of dementia. Not their fault as they are real old these days.