Handling apathy in Huntington’s disease
It can be difficult to get people affected by Huntington’s disease to engage in activities due to loss of drive and initiative which subsequently causes apathy. This behaviour can be frustrating and difficult for the friends and family of the person affected.
It is important to remember that this kind of behaviour is due to changes in the parts of the brain which control drive and initiative. The parts of the brain that are affected are the ones that allow us to think ahead, make plans and to persevere at tasks until they are complete. Below, you can find tips on how to handle apathy in Huntington’s disease.
For further information on apathy, drive and initiation in Huntington’s please visit our Behaviour and Communication guide and turn to page seven.
If you are affected by Huntington’s disease and require support please contact us at 0151 331 5444 or email [email protected].
If you have been inspired by this article and want to partake in fundraising for the Huntington’s Disease Association, visit our fundraising page or contact our team at [email protected].
It can be difficult to get people affected by Huntington’s disease to engage in activities due to loss of drive and initiative which subsequently causes apathy. This behaviour can be frustrating and difficult for the friends and family of the person affected.
It is important to remember that this kind of behaviour is due to changes in the parts of the brain which control drive and initiative. The parts of the brain that are affected are the ones that allow us to think ahead, make plans and to persevere at tasks until they are complete. Below, you can find tips on how to handle apathy in Huntington’s disease.
For further information on apathy, drive and initiation in Huntington’s please visit our Behaviour and Communication guide and turn to page seven.
If you are affected by Huntington’s disease and require support please contact us at 0151 331 5444 or email [email protected].
If you have been inspired by this article and want to partake in fundraising for the Huntington’s Disease Association, visit our fundraising page or contact our team at [email protected].