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Understanding & Responding to Behavioral Symptoms in Dementia

Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia are often puzzling, and sometimes are troubling to staff, other residents and family members alike. Compassionate and effective care relies on understanding the problem from the perspective of the person with dementia and accurately assessing a diverse array of factors that may cause or contribute to behavioral symptoms. In this module, the Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence (ABC) model is applied to the care of persons with dementia. By assessing and changing common antecedents (triggers) and consequences (reactions), caregivers are often able to promote comfort and function for individuals with dementia.

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