Treatment of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

Piruz Huda, ARNP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

University of Washington

School of Nursing

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this lecture, you should be able to:

• Discuss the role of the geriatric practitioner in emphasizing the importance of evidence-based and effective behavior management education to caregivers in the community/clinical setting
• Describe application of the DICE approach and ABCs of behavior management during a patient visit
• Describe the process and realistic expectations of combining pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia

[From the Spring 2022 Geriatric Healthcare Series (Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias); NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center]