Psychology Today: When Faced With Unwanted Behaviors in Dementia, Try the 4Rs
McKnight's Long-Term Care News: Hospice study reveals contrasting views on managing dementia behaviors
A new study finds that healthcare providers and family caregivers often disagree on how best to manage dementia behaviors during end-of-life care. The research, published in the Journal of the ...
AOL: 'Mentally Active Sedentary Behaviors' Could Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia. Here's What That Means.
'Mentally Active Sedentary Behaviors' Could Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia. Here's What That Means.
Research in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine showing that not all sedentary behaviors are equal is poised to inform dementia prevention strategies Globally, populations are aging. Dementia ...
When people think of dementia, memory loss is usually the first symptom that comes to mind. However, growing evidence shows that subtle everyday behaviors—like how you eat—can sometimes signal ...
In my last post, I examined what the ABC approach is and how to evaluate the antecedents and consequences that may be influencing or causing unwanted behaviors in dementia. In this post, I will review ...
What are some triggers that may be the cause of challenging behaviors in people with Alzheimer’s disease? A person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia most likely will experience significant ...
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can cause aggressive behavior, even in people who have never been violent in their lives. These aggressive dementia behaviors can be scary and difficult for caregivers ...
In my last two posts, we examined the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences (ABC) approach, an excellent way to understand the root cause of behaviors and develop plans to manage unwanted behaviors ...