23 Jul Behavioral Disturbances in Dementia
Behavioral and psychological disorders commonly occur in dementia. Symptoms can include depression, agitation, psychosis, anxiety, aggression, disinhibition, and sleep disturbances.
Choose two of the symptoms associated with dementia listed above, and:
1. Describe these symptoms and the clinical manifestations seen with the symptoms that you have chosen.
2. Use evidence-based references to explain how you would manage these symptoms.
3. Address both nonpharmacological and pharmacological considerations for management.
Answer the following: Delirium and agitated depression can occur with dementia. The syndromes may look alike. How do you differentiate among delirium, dementia, and depression?
