Managing common behavioral problems in dementia. How to improve quality of life for patients and families.
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Burke, JR; Morgenlander, JC
Published in: Postgrad Med
October 15, 1999
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.
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Postgrad Med
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0032-5481
Publication Date
October 15, 1999
Volume
106
Issue
5
Start / End Page
131 / 140
Location
England
Related Subject Headings
- Sleep Wake Disorders
- Quality of Life
- Psychotropic Drugs
- Psychotic Disorders
- Psychomotor Agitation
- Mental Disorders
- Humans
- General & Internal Medicine
- Depression
- Dementia
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Burke, J. R., & Morgenlander, J. C. (1999). Managing common behavioral problems in dementia. How to improve quality of life for patients and families. Postgrad Med, 106(5), 131–140. https://doi.org/10.3810/pgm.1999.10.15.748
Burke, J. R., and J. C. Morgenlander. “Managing common behavioral problems in dementia. How to improve quality of life for patients and families.” Postgrad Med 106, no. 5 (October 15, 1999): 131–40. https://doi.org/10.3810/pgm.1999.10.15.748.
Burke JR, Morgenlander JC. Managing common behavioral problems in dementia. How to improve quality of life for patients and families. Postgrad Med. 1999 Oct 15;106(5):131–40.
Burke, J. R., and J. C. Morgenlander. “Managing common behavioral problems in dementia. How to improve quality of life for patients and families.” Postgrad Med, vol. 106, no. 5, Oct. 1999, pp. 131–40. Pubmed, doi:10.3810/pgm.1999.10.15.748.
Burke JR, Morgenlander JC. Managing common behavioral problems in dementia. How to improve quality of life for patients and families. Postgrad Med. 1999 Oct 15;106(5):131–140.
Published In
Postgrad Med
DOI
ISSN
0032-5481
Publication Date
October 15, 1999
Volume
106
Issue
5
Start / End Page
131 / 140
Location
England
Related Subject Headings
- Sleep Wake Disorders
- Quality of Life
- Psychotropic Drugs
- Psychotic Disorders
- Psychomotor Agitation
- Mental Disorders
- Humans
- General & Internal Medicine
- Depression
- Dementia