Understanding and Responding to Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

Learning Objectives
Describe how behavioral symptoms of dementia are a form of communicating unmet needs, untreated symptoms, or other distress
Describe the difference between behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, and the different patient, caregiver, and environmental factors that can lead to these symptoms.
Employ a framework for finding the root cause of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, and describe both non-pharmacological and pharmacological responses to these symptoms.
Course Offering: Written/printed (enduring)
Domain Focus: Psychosocial Concepts and Support Systems
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CE Credits: 1.00