Managing common behavioral problems in dementia

How to improve quality of life for patients and families

James R. Burke Dr Burke is assistant professor of medicine, division of neurology, Duke University School of Medicine, and director of clinical dementia trials, Joseph and Kathleen Bryan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and Deane Laboratory, Durham, North Carolina.Correspondence[email protected]

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Joel C. Morgenlander Dr Morgenlander is assistant professor of medicine, division of neurology, and director, Neurology Residency Training Program, Duke University School of Medicine.

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Dementia is the most common reason for nursing home placement, and related behavioral symptoms are the primary factors precipitating the decision. Disruptive behaviors such as depression, sleep disturbance, agitation, aggression, and psychosis can tax family members' abilities to care for a loved one who has reached that stage of the illness. Working with families to institute effective management strategies may help delay institutionalization. In this article, Drs Burke and Morgenlander present a systematic approach to identifying and treating common problems in dementia.

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