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A study finds that persistent apathy in Alzheimer's patients predicts a faster decline in daily functioning, highlighting the importance of monitoring this symptom for better prognosis and intervention strategies.
Neurologists highlight apathy as a silent and often overlooked early sign of dementia, especially frontotemporal dementia, which can be mistaken for normal aging or mood issues. Recognizing this symptom early can lead to earlier diagnosis and management, although there is no cure for dementia. Lifestyle modifications and medical consultation are recommended for those concerned about cognitive changes.
Neurologists warn that apathy, characterized by loss of motivation and interest, is an often overlooked early sign of dementia, especially frontotemporal dementia, and recognizing it early can help with timely diagnosis and management, although it can also be caused by other conditions like depression.
Argentina is set to hold primary elections on Sunday, serving as a precursor to the general elections in October. The elections come amidst widespread voter anger and apathy due to triple-digit inflation and rising poverty. The primary will determine the leader of the conservative opposition bloc and confirm the ruling Peronist coalition's candidate, Economy Minister Sergio Massa. Uncertainty prevails as many voters remain undecided, with some rejecting traditional coalitions and others expressing concerns about the rise of outsider libertarian candidate Javier Milei. A split vote makes a clear-cut result unlikely, increasing the likelihood of a runoff in November. Voter apathy and low turnout are expected, potentially impacting the final outcome.
At least 25 anti-monarchy activists and other protesters were arrested on the morning of King Charles III’s coronation Saturday, a reminder not everyone in the United Kingdom has been swept up in the royal adulation dominating TV screens. Polls and anecdote suggest that apathy — rather than royal or anti-monarchical fervor — is the prevailing mood in Britain. General support for the monarchy has “fallen to a record low,” a study by the independent National Centre for Social Research said last month.
A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found that apathy may be a predictor of Alzheimer's disease in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The study, which included a diverse population, found that those with apathy were 2.4 times more likely to convert to Alzheimer's disease and had a faster progression than those without apathy. Apathy, defined as a loss of interest and reduction in goal-directed behaviors, can be a "red flag" for a neurodegenerative condition and should be brought to the attention of a healthcare professional. However, apathy is only one of many factors that influence the rate of progression from MCI to Alzheimer's dementia.
Anti-monarchy protestors are warning King Charles III and Prince William that there's a "growing apathy" against the royal family. The palace reportedly has "little worry" about people opposing the royal family, but it's the "growing apathy" in the middle that is the most worrisome. Anti-royalist leader Graham Smith believes that "the royals will struggle to re-engage the indifferent" because "there just isn't any reason for people to be interested in them any more than any other celebrity family."