Managing behaviour change in dementia (Sep 2007) - Archived
A person living with dementia may experience changes in personality and behaviour that can be very distressing for the person, their family and carers. Confusion, restlessness, frustration and anger are behaviours that can occur as the person struggles with the day to day changes in memory, understanding and concentration.
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