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Apathy May Be an Early Predictor of Dementia Years Before Other Symptoms Show CLARE WATSON 17 DECEMBER 2020 We all have days where we struggle to get out of bed. But everyday laziness should not be mistaken for apathy – a disabling lack of interest, emotion, or motivation – which new research suggests could be an early marker of dementia in at-risk families.   Following 600 people for two years, a new study has found apathy occurred early, worsened over time, and predicted a decline in brain function in people who had inherited a genetic risk of dementia but were otherwise healthy. ...

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 E-Mail Apathy - a lack of interest or motivation - could predict the onset of some forms of dementia many years before symptoms start, offering a 'window of opportunity' to treat the disease at an early stage, according to new research from a team of scientists led by Professor James Rowe at the University of Cambridge. Frontotemporal dementia is a significant cause of dementia among younger people. It is often diagnosed between the ages of 45 and 65. It changes behaviour, language and personality, leading to impulsivity, socially inappropriate behaviour, and repetitive or compulsive behavi...

This mental issue could predict dementia years before other symptoms Credit: CC0 Public Domain In a new study, researchers found that apathy—a lack of interest or motivation—could predict the onset of some forms of dementia many years before symptoms start, offering a ‘window of opportunity’ to treat the disease at an early stage. The research was conducted by a team at the University of Cambridge and elsewhere. Frontotemporal dementia is a big cause of dementia among younger people. It is often diagnosed between the ages of 45 and 65. It changes behavior, language, and personality, ...