What is the best way to get DLB patients involved in activities to help stimulate them if they do not want to do them?
It is difficult to get people to do things they do not want to do, regardless of whether they have dementia. There can be many reasons for not wanting to participate; one of the more common ones is fear of the unknown. Slowly introducing a new activity in the comfort of a familiar surrounding may reduce anxiety. Apathy (or lack of interest and motivation) is a common symptom of LBD, as is depression. Talk with your loved one’s physician about whether or not there are symptoms of depression or apathy as the patient may benefit from an antidepressant medication.
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