Agitation
Agitation is a difficult behavioral issue for healthcare providers, caregivers and people with Alzheimer disease. In this library, we will bring you resources about current research, treatment interventions and other information.
Featured Resources
Beyond Memory Loss: Optimizing The Role Of Primary Care In Assessing & Treating Agitation In Alzheimer’s Dementia
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The Agitation In Alzheimer’s Screener For Caregivers (AASC™) Website
ArticleDecember 5, 2023The Agitation in Alzheimer’s Screener for Caregivers (AASCTM) is a brief screening tool based on the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA)… -
Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia: Mechanism Of Disease
VideoMay 16, 2023Research has shown that in patients with Alzheimer’s dementia, agitation is associated with tau pathology and neurodegeneration in the prefrontal… -
Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia – Patients & Caregivers
PodcastJanuary 31, 2024Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Aneta Fornal, PharmD as they spill the tea on Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia…
Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia – Patients & Caregivers
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The Agitation In Alzheimer’s Screener For Caregivers (AASC™) Website
ArticleDecember 5, 2023The Agitation in Alzheimer’s Screener for Caregivers (AASCTM) is a brief screening tool based on the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA)… -
Combating Agitation In Alzheimer’s Dementia: Real World Approaches
Downloadable ResourceNovember 7, 2023Agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia worsens the impact of an already devastating and burdensome disease. It is associated with substantial patient… -
Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD): A Focus On Stigma
InfographicSeptember 8, 2023In March 2023, we launched a survey of PsychU members to assess the stigma associated with AAD. This infographic summarizes…
Featured Topics
Conversations Matter: Discussing The Impact of Care Partner Burden When Caring For Individuals Living With Agitation associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD)
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The Agitation In Alzheimer’s Screener For Caregivers (AASC™) Scale
Downloadable ResourceFebruary 22, 2024The Agitation in Alzheimer’s Screener for Caregivers (AASC™) is a brief screening tool based on the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA)… -
Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia – Patients & Caregivers
PodcastJanuary 31, 2024Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Aneta Fornal, PharmD as they spill the tea on Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia… -
PsychU Section Advisors Discuss Stigma In Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD)
InterviewDecember 14, 2023Among respondents currently managing patients with AAD, 91% of respondents believed that there is stigma associated with AAD, 93% endorsed…
The Agitation In Alzheimer’s Screener For Caregivers (AASC™) Scale
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Diagnosing & Assessing Agitation In Alzheimer’s Dementia
Downloadable ResourceOctober 20, 2022Download this informative and educational infographic on Diagnosing & Assessing Agitation In Alzheimer's Dementia. -
Assessing Cognitive Impairment, Depression, & Functionality In Older Adults
InterviewAugust 10, 2022Cognitive impairment, depression, and functional decline are all common in older adults. Therefore, it is important for care providers to… -
The Neuropsychiatric Inventory: Development & Applications
ArticleNovember 23, 2020Key Messages The Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) is a reliable tool developed to capture a large scope of neuropsychiatric symptoms. NPI’s…
Conversations Matter: Discussing The Impact of Care Partner Burden When Caring For Individuals Living With Agitation associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD)
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Introduction To Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA)
InfographicNovember 27, 2023Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) is a neurological condition that occurs secondary to a variety of otherwise unrelated neurological conditions and is… -
Class Is In Session – Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) Fictional Patient Cases & The Physician’s Perspective – Classroom Session #5
VideoNovember 10, 2023Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA): Fictional Patient Cases & The Physician’s Perspective -
Class Is In Session – Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) Screening Tools For PBA Symptoms – Classroom Session #4
VideoNovember 10, 2023Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA): Screening Tools For PBA Symptoms
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Conversations Matter: Discussing The Impact of Care Partner Burden When Caring For Individuals Living With Agitation associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD)
InterviewFebruary 28, 2024Individuals living with Alzheimer’s dementia often experience cognitive, behavioral, and functional impairments resulting in the need for professional or non-professional… -
The Agitation In Alzheimer’s Screener For Caregivers (AASC™) Scale
Downloadable ResourceFebruary 22, 2024The Agitation in Alzheimer’s Screener for Caregivers (AASC™) is a brief screening tool based on the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA)… -
The Agitation In Alzheimer’s Screener For Caregivers (AASC™) Website
ArticleDecember 5, 2023The Agitation in Alzheimer’s Screener for Caregivers (AASCTM) is a brief screening tool based on the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA)…
Advisors
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Marc E. Agronin, MD
Agitation Section Advisor
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Ara S. Khachaturian, Ph.D
Agitation Section Advisor
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