Motivation and Dementia

https://journals.lww.com/topicsingeriatricrehabilitation/_layouts/15/oaks.journals/downloadpdf.aspx?an=00013614-200504000-00006

"Lack of motivation, or apathy, and lack of interest in activities affect over 70% of persons with dementia."

For example, Mayers and Griffin24 utilized mechanical toys to stimulate activity in patients with dementia. Le Bar et al25 demonstrated that emotion-based pictures increased interest and activity in persons with earlystage Alzheimer’s disease. Hoffmann et al26 used computer programs with personally relevant activities and personal photographs to improve motivation and positive attitude in persons with Alzheimer’s disease. They demonstrated improved social competence in persons with early dementia and improved orientation in persons with moderate dementia.