Behaviors are a Message from the Person with Dementia
A behavior is a message, a reaction, or a response to something. Therefore, there is no easy "if this happens, then do
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The short video below from BupaUK gives a great explanation of what dementia caregivers can do to assess and address behaviors, which includes:
Monica is an occupational therapist with nearly 20 years of dementia care experience. She offers easy to understand explanations of the process of Alzheimer's or other dementia and gives practical, useful tips that can help both the person with the disease and the caregivers.

- Ask "what need is not being met?"
- Ask "what is the trigger?"
- Ask "what is their life story?"
- Be a researcher and be creative
Monica is an occupational therapist with nearly 20 years of dementia care experience. She offers easy to understand explanations of the process of Alzheimer's or other dementia and gives practical, useful tips that can help both the person with the disease and the caregivers.
