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Developed by Linda J. Redford, R.N., Ph.D
University of Kansas Medical CenterIn collaboration with Aging Services of California, Sacramento, CA and the LeadingAge Center for Applied
Research, Washington, D.C.Funded by a grant from
the SCAN Foundation
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Module 2
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• By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:
– Identify at least four behavioral symptoms that may be present with dementia.
– Describe currently accepted ways of talking about behaviors displayed by residents with dementia.
– Identify at least two needs of a resident with
dementia that can trigger behavioral symptoms.
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– Discuss at least three common environmental triggers for agitated or aggressive behaviors in residents with dementia.
– Describe and apply the components of a
behavioral assessment.
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Neither the person nor the behavior is the
problem– the problem is the need or feeling that the person is trying to communicate with the
behavior.
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LABELS reflect ATTITUDES. STOP language that blames the
victim! Do NOT use terms like “hitter”,
“screamer”, “dementia resident”. Talk about the behavior (wandering,
screaming..) Use the term “residents with dementia”.
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They may display a lack of good judgment.
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They can no longer understand how to change their behavior based on the response of others.
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They are no longer able to interpret and communicate their feelings in the usual way.
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People become more likely to do things that irritate, offend, or embarrass others.
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• Wandering– Orbiting– Visiting– Shadowing
• Rummaging & Hoarding
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• Repetitive Behaviors– Repeating the same activity or
motion over and over– Pacing– Fidgeting
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• Verbal Behaviors (Non-aggressive)– Repeating questions, comments– Babbling incoherently– Screaming– Moaning
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• Verbal Behaviors (Aggressive)–Cursing–Sexual or racial slurs–Name calling
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• Physical Aggression– Hitting – Biting– Kicking– Pushing– Spitting
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• Inappropriate Behaviors– Inappropriate touching– Sexually suggestive acts– Relieving self in public
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• What was the resident like prior to development of dementia.– Personality- friendly, mild mannered,
angry, abusive.– Ways coped with problems- avoided,
became anxious, depressed, angry.– Past history of psychiatric illness.
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• Is this a new behavior?• Does the behavior pose danger
for the resident or others?• Whom is it really a problem for?
Resident? Staff? Family?• Look at each behavior as a
separate challenge.
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• You are with the residents every day and know them well.
• You are in the best position to figure out what is triggering behavioral symptoms.
• You are the eyes and ears of the unit and the advocate for the resident.
• You are the detective.
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When did the behavior start? How often does it occur? Is it continuous or does it just happen
occasionally? Does it occur or is it worse at a
particular time of the day? Is it associated with a particular
activity?
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Does the resident appear to be uncomfortable, fearful, anxious?
What is going on in the surrounding environment when the behavior occurs?
Have there been changes in routines or staff?
Has it been possible to reduce or eliminate the behavior before?
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•Acute or chronic•Physical or mental
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Illness or Injury
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Anxiety or depression
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Need for human interaction/touch.
Need for stimulation. Need for socialization.
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• Hallucinations/delusions.• Unable to understand what
is happening around them.• Medication reaction.
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Sensory impairments
Vision
Hearing
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Bathing Dressing Grooming
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“Something is not right!” “This is a warning!” “Pay attention!” “Do something to help me!”
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