Here's how to distinguish "sundowning"—agitation or confusion later in the day in dementia patients—from typical aging, from ...

Redirecting loved ones and patients with dementia can often be a successful strategy to use when managing challenging behaviors. Because people with dementia cannot always communicate what they want, ...

The authors explored hospice clinician and caregiver perspectives on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and their management. BPSD are common and challenging, impacting both ...

What are some triggers that may be the cause of challenging behaviors in people with Alzheimer’s disease? A person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia most likely will experience significant ...

A new study finds that healthcare providers and family caregivers often disagree on how best to manage dementia behaviors during end-of-life care. The research, published in the Journal of the ...

In my last post, I examined what the ABC approach is and how to evaluate the antecedents and consequences that may be influencing or causing unwanted behaviors in dementia. In this post, I will review ...

Dementia affects millions globally, impacting not just memory but emotional well-being, relationships and daily life. While occasional forgetfulness is common with aging, certain behavioral changes ...

ENID, Okla. — LTCA of Enid Area Agency on Aging’s Family Caregiver Services is having a class on “Handling Combative and Difficult Behaviors in Dementia Care” on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at Autry ...