Introduction to Antipsychotics and Dementia The management of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) represents one of the most challenging aspects of geriatric psychiatry and neurology. Dementia, characterized by progressive cognitive decline, often leads to non-cognitive symptoms such as agitation, aggression, psychosis, and sleep disturbances, collectively known as BPSD. While pharmacological interventions are frequently […]
Introduction to Anxiety and Dementia The co-occurrence of generalized anxiety and symptoms of anxiety within the context of progressive neurocognitive disorders, collectively known as dementia, represents a significant clinical challenge in geriatric psychiatry and neurology. While dementia is fundamentally characterized by a decline in cognitive functions, including memory, language, and executive abilities, the presence of […]
Defining Agitated Behavior in the Context of Dementia Agitated behavior in dementia (ABD) is recognized as a complex and highly distressing manifestation within the spectrum of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSDs). It is typically defined as excessive motor activity, verbal aggressiveness, or emotional distress that is inappropriate to the immediate context and often […]
Defining Assimilation in the Context of Dementia The concept of psychological assimilation, derived originally from the work of Jean Piaget, describes the cognitive process by which individuals integrate new experiences or information into their existing mental frameworks, known as schemas. In the profound and often destabilizing context of a dementia diagnosis, assimilation refers specifically to […]