P1‐502: THE MEANING OF BEING A PERSON WITH DEMENTIA: A HERMENEUTIC APPROACH

are commonly used to treat neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia. 86.7 % of NPS patients are on acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, psychotropic, antidepressant or anxiolytic medications. (Table 3). Conclusions: Psychotropic agent use in community dwelling patients with NPS is very common. Despite concerns that their risks (eg, infection, falls, death) may outweigh their benefits, These agents are necessary for the family and caregiver to help control patients behavior to continue to live in the community setting.