Aggressive & Combative
The 38 sources listed below are individually rated by how they can help caregivers better understand and deal with aggressive & combative behaviors in people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
ALZSmart Score™ - Extraordinary90%
UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Program
Linda Ercoli, PhD
Geo Location: All
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[Video 55:21] In this nearly hour long video, UCLA psychologist Linda Ercoli gives caregivers a frank discussion on aggressive behavior in people with dementia. She includes a PointPoint presentation in the background with a lot of statistical data. There's also lengthy discusses on techniques to manage aggression.
ALZSmart Score™ - Extraordinary90%
Coping With Behavior Change in Dementia: A Family Caregiver's Guide
Beth Spencer and Laurie White
Pages 18-24
Geo Location: All
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Provides 11 bullet points examining possible physical, medical, and emotional causes of anxiety, agitation, anger, and aggression; followed by 9 strategies to try to reduce behaviors. 5 environmental causes and strategies. There are also many communication strategies; plus staying safe.
ALZSmart Score™ - Excellent85%
Alzheimer's Society
Geo Location: All (UK)
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This is part 1 of a 6 part series: 1) Aggression and dementia, 2) What causes aggressive behaviour?, 3) Responding to aggressive behaviour, 4) Preventing and managing aggressive behaviour, 5) Aggression and looking after yourself, and 6) UK resources.
ALZSmart Score™ - Excellent85%
A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia
Laura N. Gitlin, PhD and Catherine Verrier Piersol, PhD, OTR/L
Pages 84-87
Geo Location: All
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There are 14 bullet points on common triggers of combative behavior. There are 36 bullet points on strategies to minimize combative behaviors. These strategies are broken down into environment, prevention, establishing a routine, keeping frustration from getting out of hand, and when angry outbursts are over.
ALZSmart Score™ - Excellent85%
Dementia Care Notes
Geo Location: All (IN)
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Extensive, well organized, and well researched article on handling behavior challenges.
ALZSmart Score™ - Excellent85%
The Dementia Caregiver
Marc E. Agronin, MD
Pages 153-171
Geo Location: All
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Written from the view point of a geriatic psychiatrist. Begins by defining agitation and psychosis. Has 7 bullet points on how caregivers can deal with these behaviors. Next, are 8 recommendations for applying behavioral approaches. Then there is a section on using mediations. This chapter uses 8 examples to additional illustrate this issues at hand.
ALZSmart Score™ - Excellent80%
Crisis Prevention Institute
Kim Warchol, Pres. & Founder of Dementia Care Specialists
Geo Location: All
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Focuses of shifting the dementia care paradigm from drug to human intervention by employs the DRNO protocol: 1) Describe the behavior expression, 2) Uncover the Reason, 3) Identify appropriate Non-pharmacologic intervention(s), and 4) Observe outcomes of chosen intervention(s). Follows up with a case study.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%
WebMD
Geo Location: All
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Begins with 5 bullet points on keeping safe. That's followed by 20 questions that may help find emotional triggers and possible causes. Finally, there are 17 tips that offer different ways to keep your loved one calm.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%
The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook
Sally Willard Burbank, MD
Pages 196-206
Geo Location: All
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Describes what to expect at different stages. Explores 11 triggers. Has 24 tips for reducing aggressive behavior. Ends with section on medications for aggressive behavior.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%
A Place For Mom
Geo Location: All (US)
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Provides a lot of context on what's behind aggressive behavior. Eleven bullet points detailing techniques and strategies to manage aggression.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good70%
Surviving Alzheimer's (2nd Edition)
Paula Spencer Scott
Pages 167-172
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Begins with an example to illustrate aggressive behavior. Describes possible causes using 6 'why' factors. The 'try' section includes 7 bullet points to use in the moment. Then there are 10 tips and coping suggestions.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Program
Paola Suarez, PhD
Geo Location: All
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[Video 4:43] Scenario-based video that shows mean and aggressive behavior towards a caregiver. The video has four parts: common response, expert explanation, recommended reponse, plus 6-8 tips for dealing with aggression.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
National Caregivers Library
Geo Location: All (US)
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This article begins by discussing how aggressive behavior adds to the burden of the caregiver. Next, it examines questions that a doctor may ask related observation and diagnosis. Then discusses treatment and management options, as well as 8 suggestions for coping with agressive behavior.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
VeryWell Health
Esther Heerema, MSW
Geo Location: All
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Helps you understand the causes by viewing three scenarios through the eyes of someone living with dementia. Follows up with 9 bullet points aimed at reducing combative behavior.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Daily Caring
Geo Location: All
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ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Daily Caring
Geo Location: All
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Explains why a person with dementia may become angry because their world is becoming more confusing and difficult to navigate. 9 bullet points show ways to reduce anger in dementia.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Thoughtful Dementia Care: Understanding the Dementia Experience
Jennifer Ghent-Fuller
Pages 103-108
Geo Location: All
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Uses examples of anger, aggression, and combativeness to describe catastrophic reactions. Highlights context and perspective to gain insights on causes. Focuses on triggers to manage aggressive behaviors.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
When Reasoning No Longer Works (2nd Edition)
Angel Smits
Pages 88-91
Geo Location: All
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Begins with a discussion on if you should stay with them or leave the room. Lists 24 guidelines to calm and neutralize the situation. Ends with thoughts on how to learn from these situations to reduce them in the future.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Alzheimer's Basic Caregiving: An ABC Guide
Kathy Laurenhue, MA
Pages 75-83
Geo Location: All
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Advises the caregiver to tune in to the person with Alzheimer's. Looks at the 'big five' when confonting aggression. Has sections on physiological causes, personality traits, and situational discomforts. Finally, has 10 bullet points on when your best intentions go awry.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Confidence to Care (aka Home Instead)
Molly Carpenter
Pages 26-31
Geo Location: All
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Examines why aggression happens. Has 17 bullet points for care approaches. Offers examples of how to communicate with a person who is angry. Ends with a couple of tips on prevention.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Dementia Australia
Geo Location: All (AU)
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Explores what causes aggressive behavior, what do to prevent, and what to do when aggressive behavior occurs.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
Daily Caring
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Lists 10 tips for dealing with aggressive behavior in dementia while it’s happening. Also explains 4 ways to learn from the situation to find ways to prevent or reduce future outbursts.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
Daily Caring
Geo Location: All
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This article has 7 bullet points on advanced preparation that can be taken prior to aggressive episodes.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
Daily Caring
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7 bullet points that focus on the environment and caregiver support.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: The Caregiver's Complete Survival Guide
Nataly Rubinstein, MSW, LCSW, C-ASWCM
Pages 235-240
Geo Location: All
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General overview followed by 9 bullet point of possible causes. Has a list of 11 suggestions for coping and staying safe.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
Learning to Speak Alzheimer's
Joanne Koenig Coste
Pages 117-119
Geo Location: All
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Begins with an example of aggressive behavior. Briefly discusses causes, ways of dealing with issues, and developing a successful game plan. Other parts of the book elaborate on triggers and ways of reducing challenging behaviors.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%
National Institute on Aging
Geo Location: All (US)
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There are 11 bullet points on the causes for agititation or aggressive behavoirs. Also includes 11 tips for coping with agitation or aggression. Plus there is a one minute video.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%
Lewy Body Dementia Association
Geo Location: All
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This article looks at agression may occur in response to aspects of environment.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%
Aging Care
Geo Location: All (US)
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The focus of this article is to get to the root causes of the outbursts of aggression. Understaning to cause will help caregivers manage behavior more effectively.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%
D4Dementia
Geo Location: All
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Uses the story of a close family member to show how aggression is often misunderstood.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%
The 36-Hour Day (6th Edition)
Nancy L. Mace, MA and Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH
Pages 176-177
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Begins with an overview then has a couple of examples with tips on how to address those issues. Refers reader to a chapter on catastophic reactions for more info.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average40%
Alzheimer's Association
Geo Location: All
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Lists 10 causes of verbal or physically aggressive behaviors. These causes are categorized by physical discomfort, environmental factors, and poor communication. Offers 10 bullet points on how to respond.
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%
Alzheimers.net (aka A Place For Mom)
Kristen Hicks
Geo Location: All
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Discusses 7 ways to deal with aggression. There are a couple of paragraphs written on each of the 7 coping strategies.
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%
HelpGuide
Melinda Smith M.A., Jeanne Segal, Ph.D., and Monika White, Ph.D.
Geo Location: All
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This multiple topic article begins with a section on common causes. That's followed by a section on creating a calming environment About 2/3 of the way down the web page there's a section specifically on anger and aggression.
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%
HelpforAlzheimersFamilies.com (aka Home Instead Senior Care)
Geo Location: All
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Offers 5 steps to try when facing a loved one who’s unexpectedly angry.
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory25%
Dementia Care Central (National Institute on Aging)
Geo Location: All (US)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Multi-topic article with a couple of paragraphs on anger and frustration. Also includes 6 tips for handling emotional distress (near the middle of the web page) and 5 tips for handling behavioral challenges (near the bottom of the web page).
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory25%
The 36-Hour Day (6th Edition)
Nancy L. Mace, MA and Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH
Pages 37-38
Geo Location: All
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Simple anecdote with tips to handle that situation.
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory25%
Alzheimer's Through the Stages: A Caregiver's Guide
Mary Moller, MSW, CAS
Pages 91
Geo Location: All
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Simple and general discussion.
