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Article: Managing Problem Behaviors Associated with Dementia
- Article from:
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Article date:
- September 1, 2006
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Sep/Oct 2006. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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The older adult with dementia who exhibits problem behaviors is likely to be experiencing physical or psychological distress. Both can negatively affect the health, rehabilitation, and quality of life for the older adult. Managing problem behaviors can challenge the skills of the most experienced nurse. Being able to identify the origins of these behaviors can help caregivers respond in a way that will achieve behavioral management and preserve the dignity of the older adult. This article presents some practical measures to assist nurses with minimizing the negative effects of dementia-associated problem behaviors in older adults.
KEY WORDS
dementia
non-pharmacological interventions
problem ...