Understanding Agitation and Aggression
Learn more about these challenging behaviors so that you can navigate difficult moments with confidence and care.
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Agitation and aggression are challenging behaviors that can lead to very stressful caregiving moments. Your loved one may appear restless or worried and unable to calm down. These feelings can lead to behaviors such as pacing, sleeplessness, and verbal or physical aggressiveness. Your loved one might lash out at you as an expression of their own angst and confusion.
These behaviors are directly related to their dementia and the cognitive changes that are taking place. Even if these feelings and behaviors are normal, they can be very alarming for caregivers.
Equipping yourself with knowledge about these behaviors as well as helpful strategies to use while caring for your loved one, can allow you to better manage and reduce the intensity of these challenging moments.