Alzheimer’s ABC’s: Cognitive Changes II (Apathy, Delusion)
Cognitive Changes in AD: Apathy and Delusion
In the last post we considered the cognitive change of depression, and how it can affect those with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), as well as some tips to help discern between pure depression and AD.
Today we’ll consider other cognitive change often seen along with AD – apathy and delusion.
Some AD patients develop frustration, agitation or combativeness, which can be extremely difficult to treat and manage (if you are a caregiver for an AD patient with these symptoms, you are all too aware of the strain this can create). Sometimes change in personality with agitated features can be an early manifestation of AD so pay close attention to this. Read More
