Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms Of Dementia
Isn’t Dementia a Cognitive Disorder? Yes. It’s a condition where the functioning of the brain deteriorates, causing impaired ability to think and interact appropriately with others and the environment. This brain deterioration frequently causes personality, behavioral, psychological, and emotional changes, which can be referred to as BPSD. Symptoms of BPSD Symptoms of BPSD include: AgitationRestlessness, pacing and wanderingAnxietyElationIrritabilityDepressionApathyDisinhibitionDelusionsHallucinationsSleep or appetite changes How Common Are BPSD Symptoms? The most common BPSD symptoms include apathy and agitation, irritability, sleep and appetite disorders, and mood disorders....