What can be done about apathy?

Of all the behaviors that accompany dementia, apathy and anxiety are especially problematic in our situation. The medications, Aricept and Namenda, have helped with cognitive problem solving somewhat, but apathy and anxiety were untouched. So, here is where hypnosis has been such a help. I am so grateful to my daughter-in-law for calling to my attention the research being done in England, which seems to be sound research, citing hypnosis helps more with the behavioral aspects of dementia than medication does.

Dwane had such an extreme and dramatic change in behavior. I used to refer to him as the EverReady bunny, like in the commercials. Just going, going, going in some type of functional and productive way. But, except for personal grooming, Dwane did nothing but sit in a chair from last fall to this summer. Hypnosis has changed that. He is engaged every day for part of the day in purposeful productivity. I am so grateful.