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Managing challenging behaviour in older adults with dementia
Author(s) -
Krishnamoorthy Ashok,
Anderson Dave
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
progress in neurology and psychiatry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.19
H-Index - 12
eISSN - 1931-227X
pISSN - 1367-7543
DOI - 10.1002/pnp.199
Subject(s) - dementia , institutionalisation , psychology , gerontology , quality of life (healthcare) , older people , medicine , psychiatry , psychotherapist , disease , pathology
Abstract Challenging behaviour is a very common problem in older people with dementia. It can increase caregiver stress, reduce quality of life and increase the risk of institutionalisation and admission to hospital. Here, Dr Krishnamoorthy and Dr Anderson discuss the aetiology and treatment of challenging behaviour, emphasising that understanding the reasons behind the behaviour is the key to effective management. Copyright © 2011 Wiley Interface Ltd