Behavior Management

Behaviors are forms of

Common causes of behavior problems include

Many times, dysfunctional behavior increases at the end of the day

It is best to ignore agitation behaviors.

It is wise to restrain a patient during an outburst.

Sameness and routine help to minimize in dementia patients

A patient who paces incessantly may burn off too many calories, thereby requiring additional caloric intake to maintain good health

A simplified approach to managing agitation behaviors is to modify the

You can increase a patient’s feeling of self esteem by encouraging him/her to participate in their care

Visitors should schedule their time around the needs of the patient and caregiver