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 | This week's newsletter focuses on one of the most challenging problems in dementia: managing difficult behaviors. Not only can fewer medications be used when patients receive behavioral treatment, but caregivers often feel more empowered to make a difference with smart and often clever strategies to handle agitation, aggression, and sexually inappropriate behaviors in dementia. | |
The ABC's of Behavior Management
Behavior problems such as aggression, suspicion, or wandering are caused by damage to the brain and are not something that your loved one can control, "keep in check," or prevent. It's especially important to remember this when individuals with Alzheimer's do or say things that can be interpreted as hurtful. The key to managing challenging behaviors is to view the behaviors through a compassionate lens and with a non-judgmental attitude. Read more
| Other Helpful Strategies
In addition to the classic principles of behavior management, many other strategies can be used successfully. The following are all helpful and relatively easy to do. Trying a few may help you better manage your loved one's agitation, hopefully leading to less stress for you: Capture the person's attention; use distractions such as food and drink; Limit the number of choices you give... Read more
| Accessing Mental Health Care in Assisted Living
When it comes to the mental health needs of residents of assisted living facilities, clearly there is a great deal of unmet need. In one study, the three most commonly reported mental health problems were dementia, depression, and hallucinations or delusions, while the three most commonly reported problematic behaviors were resistance to care, wandering, and verbal abuse.... Read more
| Alzheimer's and Sexuality
While it is impossible to say how Alzheimer's will unfold for a given individual, in some cases it brings about unwelcome and inappropriate sexual -- or seemingly sexual -- behaviors. Learn how to manage the disinhibition with a firm and consistent approach... Read more
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