{"id":1798,"date":"2021-01-04T07:35:28","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T07:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.neurologysleepcentre.com\/blog\/?p=1798"},"modified":"2021-05-12T09:58:58","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T09:58:58","slug":"managing-depression-aggression-anxiety-and-other-behavioral-symptoms-of-dementia-by-dr-manvir-bhatia-saunri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neurologysleepcentre.com\/blog\/managing-depression-aggression-anxiety-and-other-behavioral-symptoms-of-dementia-by-dr-manvir-bhatia-saunri\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Depression, aggression, anxiety and other behavioral symptoms of Dementia By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dementia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Around 5.3 million people above the age of 60 have been estimated to have dementia in India in including 13 percent of the population over 80. It leads to loss of critical thinking skills, problem-solving, decision-making skills, and other thinking abilities, making the sufferer unable to perform his day-to-day task or live independently. Hence, people with dementia also show behavioral issues such as depression, anxiety, and aggression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behavioral Issues in Dementia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depression and anxiety are common during the early stages of dementia, whereas aggression is seen in the later stages of dementia as it progresses. This may occur due to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfulfilled needs:<\/em>\nWhen patients have to\ndepend on others for their basic needs such as hunger and thirst,  and they are not met, it causes anxiety and\ndepression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensory deficits:<\/em>\nLoss of hearing and\nvision may hamper their ability to communicate with others, making them feel\nlonely and suffer depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Side effects of drugs:<\/em> Some drugs may cause side effects causing behavioral issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Environmental factors:<\/em> Unsuitable environments with loud noises, or even too quiet an environment will make the dementia patient feel depressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relationship of dementia\npatient and caregiver:<\/em> Due to miscommunication conflict may arise, making it more\ndifficult for the caregiver to take care of the patient, leading to anxiety<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Management of the Behavioural issues in Dementia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022          Physical\nactivities such as walks and exercise, group interaction with others<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 physical and social contact with other living beings in the form of pet therapy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Therapy to improve sensory loss, through hand massages, music, and art<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022          Giving simple household tasks such as\nfolding clothes that makes them feel that they are being useful<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022          To improve the cognitive deficits,\npatients can be given tablet computers and other devices that stimulate their\nbrain<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Education programs for caregivers to help them better deal with their patients<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Management through various therapies can help reduce the depression, anxiety, and aggression seen in dementia patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To seek help or know more about dementia and how to manage the behavioral symptoms of dementia, you can visit<\/strong> the Neurology and Sleep Centre<\/strong>, the 1st sleep centre in the country accredited by the Indian Board of Sleep Medicine at L-23, Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi, Delhi-110016 (INDIA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or give a call<\/strong>\non +91-11-46070321, +91-9643500270,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or write <\/strong>toinfo@neurologysleepcentre.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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