Citation

Burke JR, Morgenlander JC. Postgrad. Med. 1999; 106(5): 131-4, 139-40.

Affiliation

Division of Neurology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA. james.burke@duke.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Vendome Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10560472

Abstract

Dementia is the most common reason for nursing home placement, and related behavioral symptoms are the primary factors precipitating the decision. Disruptive behaviors such as depression, sleep disturbance, agitation, aggression, and psychosis can tax family members' abilities to care for a loved one who has reached that stage of the illness. Working with families to institute effective management strategies may help delay institutionalization. In this article, Drs Burke and Morgenlander present a systematic approach to identifying and treating common problems in dementia.

Language: en