This presentation will provide an update on recent research and clinical advances in the nonpharmacological assessment and treatment of behavioral problems in patients with dementia. It is well-established that behavioral problems are fundamental in the care and treatment of patients with dementia. Ranging from troublesome behaviors, such as forgetting where items are or losing track of the day, to life-threatening behaviors, such as physical aggression and suicidality, behavioral problems are evident in patients suffering all levels of dementia. Such problems affect day-to-day function, health, and quality of life for both the patient and caregiver. Furthermore, behavioral problems are often the primary reason for patient institutionalization and caregiver burnout.
Because of this, every health care provider working with dementia patients, their family members, and direct care staff should be familiar with the first line of defense in preventing and treating these problems – nonpharmacological management. This presentation will provide fundamental guidelines for the assessment and treatment of such problems while also presenting state-of-the-art information from recently completed controlled clinical trials.
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