This Article Full Text (PDF) References Alert me when this article is cited Alert me if a correction is posted Services Email this article to a friend Similar articles in this journal Alert me to new issues of the journal Add to Saved Citations Download to citation manager Request Permissions Request Reprints Add to My Marked Citations Citing Articles Citing Articles via Google Scholar Citing Articles via Scopus Google Scholar Articles by Boucher, L. A. Search for Related Content PubMed Articles by Boucher, L. A. Social Bookmarking                         What's this?

Disruptive behaviors in individuals with Alzheimer's disease: A behavioral approach

University of South Florida, College of Medicine, Suncoast Gerontology Center, Tampa, Florida

Many patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) demonstrate disruptive behaviors that are distressing to themselves and to their caregivers. This article will examine how to use a behavioral approach to help manage such behaviors. The approach is based on four steps involving the clinician and the caregiver:

• Analysis of the behavior

• Identification of behavioral strategies

• Choice and implementation of a behavioral intervention

• Evaluation followed by modification of the plan as required.

A synopsis of available behavioral strategies are included here to help the clinician discuss alternatives with caregivers.

American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias®, Vol. 14, No. 6, 351-356 (1999)
DOI: 10.1177/153331759901400603


CiteULike    Complore    Connotea    Del.icio.us    Digg    Reddit    Technorati    Twitter    What's this?