The ABCD approach for managing neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia

Article Link – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37471361/

Published 2023 Aug 1;53(8):24-28. doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000942784.14340.1f.
The ABCD approach for managing neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia
by Amy Siple

Affiliation

Amy Siple is a national speaker on healthcare issues that impact older adults and the empowerment of healthcare givers. She has served the primary care needs of residents in long-term care as an NP for over 2 decades.

PMID: 37471361 PMCID: PMC10355332 DOI: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000942784.14340.1f
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The neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with dementia, often referred to as unwanted behaviors, are one of the most difficult aspects of this disorder for caregivers to navigate. This article presents strategies to manage dementia-related neuropsychiatric symptoms.