Dementia-related behaviors, particularly in Alzheimer's Disease, encompass a range of challenges that affect individuals and caregivers alike. These behaviors often include agitation, wandering, aggression, and sundowning (increased confusion and restlessness in the late afternoon and evening). Understanding the triggers behind these behaviors is crucial, as they can stem from physical discomfort, medication side effects, or unmet emotional needs. Care strategies focus on creating a calm and structured environment, maintaining routines, and ensuring safety. Non-pharmacological interventions such as music therapy, sensory stimulation, and validation therapy are often employed to manage these behaviors effectively. Additionally, caregiver education and support play a pivotal role in enhancing their ability to cope with and respond to dementia-related behaviors with compassion and patience.
Jacqueline Tuppen
Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Yong Xiao Wang
Albany Medical College, United States
Kaoru Sakatani
The University of Tokyo, Japan
Suren A Tatulian
University of Central Florida, United States
Constantina Mizis
The Latino Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Alliance, United States
Paul Y Song
NKGen Biotech, United States
Marco Ruggiero
Silver Spring Sagl, Switzerland
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Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
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Kaoru Sakatani, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Title : Evaluation of the neuroprotective potential of indicaxanthin from opuntia ficus indica fruit against dysmetabolism-related neurodegeneration both in vivo and in vitro
Mario Allegra, University of Palermo, Italy
Title : Cogs Club: Making a difference
Jacqueline Tuppen, Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Title : Development of imaging based biomarkers for neurovascular abnormalities in neurodegenerative diseases
Jun Hua, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, United States
Title : Psychosocial considerations in management of corticobasal degeneration
Esraa Askar, Forest Hills Hospital, United States