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Family, Alzheimer's disease and negative symptoms
Author(s)Philippe Thomas, Jean Pierre Clément, Cyril Hazif-Thomas
Journal titleInternational Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol 16, no 2, February 2001
Pagespp 192-202
KeywordsDementia ; Apathy ; Depression ; Symptoms ; Attitude ; Family care ; Evaluation ; France.
AnnotationThe aim of this French study was to look at the correlation between the presence of apathy measured by Marin's scale and family complaints related to withdrawal and loss of motivation or depression. Study participants were 58 non-demented people, 132 outpatients with Alzheimer's type dementia, and their main caregivers. The first family complaint relates to loss of motivation (65%). Depression and apathy are present at the severe stage of Alzheimer's disease, and increase the family perception of burden. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-010227223 A
ClassmarkEA: EPA: ENR: CT: DP: P6:SJ: 4C: 765

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