Agitation in dementia is common, persistent and distressing and can lead to care breakdown. Medication is often ineffective and harmful. British Journal of Psychiatry article highlighting evidence-based non-pharmacological strategies for addressing agitation in dementia. This article aims to systematically review randomized controlled trial evidence regarding non-pharmacological interventions.
This video was developed by OFMQ to share with health care providers, residents and families “A Champion for Change” which supports a national and state initiative to reduce unnecessary antipsychotic medication.
This resource was developed by Positive Approach to Care to enhance life and relationships of those living with brain change by fostering an inclusive global community.
This tool was developed by Dementia Action Alliance, a non-profit national advocacy and education organization of people living with dementia, care partners, friends and dementia specialists committed to creating a better country in which to live with dementia.
This tool was developed by CaringKind, The Heart of Alzheimer’s Caregiving with the assistance of Comfort Matters®, to help health care providers as they implement dementia-capable palliative care.
This resource was developed by American Psychiatric Association to provide health care providers guidelines on how to improve the care of patients with dementia who are exhibiting agitation or psychosis as well as the judicious use of antipsychotic medications when agitation or psychosis occurs in association with dementia.
This toolkit was developed by Gerontological Society of America to provide health care providers approaches and tools to detect early signs of dementia using the Kickstart Assess Evaluate Refer (KAER) Model.
This website was developed by Iowa Geriatric Education Center to help health care providers and consumers better understand how to manage problem behaviors and psychosis in people with dementia using evidence-based approaches. This website offers trainings, pocket guides, and written content.
This tool was developed by the Mountain-Pacific Quality Health to help health care providers conduct a psychopharmacologic interdisciplinary medication review using a sample form.
