How Does a Person with Dementia Act?
People with Dementia Might Not Want to Do Things They Used to Like. They May Not Talk as Much as They Used To, and They Might Be Tense or Nervous. They Might...
People with dementia might not want to do things they used to like. They may not talk as much as they used to, and they might be tense or nervous. They might be sad, cry easily, or have trouble sleeping and eating. As the dementia gets worse, more of these problems happen.
What are the three behavioral problems associated with dementia?
Behavioral disturbances in dementia are often globally described as “agitation” including verbal and physical aggression, wandering, and hoarding. These symptoms create patient and caregiver distress, and lead to nursing home placement.What is the most common behavior associated with dementia?
What are some other typical dementia behaviors? In addition to aggression, confusion, sleep problems and wandering, symptoms of dementia can also include delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, depression, apathy and sexual inappropriateness.
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