Tag: geriatric psychiatry

November 12, 2025 / mohammed looti

Antipsychotics for Dementia: Risks & Alternatives

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 […]

December 4, 2025 / mohammed looti

Dementia & Alzheimer’s: Behavioral Symptoms

Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease The complex pathology of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease (AD), extends far beyond the well-known cognitive deficits such as memory loss and executive dysfunction. A significant and often debilitating component of these neurodegenerative disorders involves a wide spectrum of non-cognitive changes collectively termed Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia […]