Managing Dementia-Related Anger/Aggression
It can be difficult to see your once mild-mannered mother snap at you. Or to have your longtime spouse, so full of love and joy, get angry for seemingly no reason.
A dementia diagnosis causes changes in the brain that may be responsible for a loved one’s uncharacteristic behavior. Anger and aggression are common dementia-related behaviors, which can be difficult for caregivers and loved ones to deal with.
The first step in dealing with this dementia-related behavior is understanding that the person is not acting this way on purpose. The next step is trying to identify the reasons for the behavior.
We hope you’ll explore our newest resource, Tips to Manage Dementia-Related Anger and Aggression. Learn the possible triggers for these behaviors, including:
Emotional (Are they sad or stressed?)
Social (Are they bored or lonely?)
Physical (Are they hungry or overheated?)
Environmental (Is the room too crowded or poorly lit?)
Also, get tips on positive ways to respond to aggressive behavior. For instance, remember to first rule out pain as a cause and to try to speak in a calm, soft tone.
Home Care Grants for Dementia Caregivers
If you are looking for respite on your dementia caregiving journey, Home Instead is proud to partner with HFC to offer home care grants to those providing care to their loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Learn more here.
The goal of the grant program is to provide exceptional home care to families affected by this disease, and to offer support and rest.
The grant program includes a free home care consultation so you can learn more about how these services can benefit your loved one (and you, as a family caregiver). Alzheimer’s care services funded through the grant program will be delivered by a highly skilled and trained Home Instead Care Professional.
As always, we are here to support you with helping a loved one with Alzheimer's or Dementia in the Edmonton area. Please reach out to us any time to schedule a no-obligation consultation on ways we can help you manage the care of a loved one with Dementia or Alzheimer's.
