Dealing with Alzheimer's-Related Agitation
Every June, National Alzheimer's and Brain Health Awareness Month presents a great opportunity to reflect on the quality of interactions with a loved one who has Alzheimer's disease or dementia. In addition to memory loss, one of the most common barriers to smooth interaction is caused by Alzheimer's-related agitation. What is it? What can you do to minimize it? Elder Care Coordinator Bre Simmons explains.