3. How to respond when a person living with dementia loses interest in daily activities?

Let’s look at an example

George has dementia and lives with his wife Sofia. George used to be a shopkeeper and was very active in the community. 

Recently, George has been sitting in a chair near a large window and staring blankly outside, this type of behaviour can also be known as apathy where the person with dementia has trouble becoming interested in doing something. Sofia has become very concerned, because this is not like him. He seems removed and distant from her. One day, she walks in and says “George, shall we go out for a walk?” He does not respond.