Reframing Agitation and Aggression: Understanding the Why and Practical Applications

1.Explain how neurodegenerative diseases impact communication and contribute to behaviors such as agitation and aggression.

2.Identify common medical, environmental, and caregiving triggers that may cause distress.

3.Interpret what individuals with dementia may be trying to communicate through these behaviors caused by medical, environmental, or caregiving triggers.

4.Develop personalized de-escalation strategies for caregivers that reduce distress and promote safety.

5.Effectively empathize with and create systems to address caregivers distress.