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
“Lighting Your Way”: A Digital Tool For Caregivers Of Loved Ones With The Behavioral Symptoms Of Dementia
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May Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC
InterviewMay 9, 2022May has been recognized and celebrated as Mental Health Awareness month within the United States since 1949. During the month… -
Identifying & Treating Anxiety Disorders In Older Adults
ArticleFebruary 15, 2022Anxiety is a very common disorder among older adults, affecting as many as 10 to 20 percent of the older… -
The Treatment Of Depression In Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Practices Toolkit
ArticleApril 12, 2022Overview of the instances of depression in older adults Depression affects more than 19 million Americans of all races, ages,… -
Practice Guidelines For Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment
Downloadable ResourceSeptember 8, 2022Download Infographic
New ICD-10 Codes For Dementia Agitation Go Into Effect October 1, 2022
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Practice Guidelines For Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment
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A Conversation With An Expert In Agitation In Alzheimer’s Dementia, A Person With Lived Experience, & A Care Partner
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Agitation Flyer
Downloadable ResourceJune 27, 2022
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A Conversation With An Expert In Agitation In Alzheimer’s Dementia, A Person With Lived Experience, & A Care Partner
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Agitation Flyer
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“Lighting Your Way”: A Digital Tool For Caregivers Of Loved Ones With The Behavioral Symptoms Of Dementia
InterviewJune 16, 2022John Schall, Chief Executive Officer of Caregiver Action Network, chats with Dennis Sholler about “Lighting Your Way,” a new digital… -
Identifying & Treating Anxiety Disorders In Older Adults
ArticleFebruary 15, 2022Anxiety is a very common disorder among older adults, affecting as many as 10 to 20 percent of the older…
The Neuropsychiatric Inventory: Development & Applications
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Mini-Cog™
Downloadable ResourceOctober 16, 2017The Mini-Cog™ is a 3-minute instrument that can increase detection of cognitive impairment in older adults. It can be used… -
Early Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease Detectable Via Imaging
ArticleJuly 21, 2017Early preclinical Alzheimer’s disease is detectable via brain amyloid imaging. About 88% of cognitively normal older adults with elevated brain amyloid levels at…
Schizophrenia & Dementia Dual Diagnosis Increased After CMS Reporting Requirement For Nursing Home Antipsychotic Prescriptions
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Florida Eliminating ‘Low Priority’ Consumers From Medicaid Long-Term Care Waitlist, Cutting List from 59,259 to 1,562
ArticleNovember 16, 2020Florida is planning to remove low-priority consumers from its Medicaid waitlist for long-term care waiver services, as called for by… -
Homebound: The Future Of Managed Long-Term Services & Supports?
ArticleSeptember 28, 2020The pandemic has increased the demand for all things delivered at home. Meals, liquor, mattresses, and more—are all now at… -
Wolf Administration Announces Strategy To Ease Long-Term Care Facility Restrictions Through Gradual Three-Step Process To Protect Vulnerable Populations
ArticleAugust 17, 2020The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department Human Services issued updated guidance to ensure a safe return to activities, visitation,…
High Childcare Stress Linked With Health Worker Burnout
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Dimensions Of Health & Wellness: Environmental Wellness Fact Sheet
Downloadable ResourceAugust 22, 2022Environmental wellness involves having physical safety, clean surroundings, and access to clean air, food, and water. This fact sheet provides… -
Creating The Peer Support Workforce
ArticleAugust 22, 2022Earlier this year, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) created a new service definition—care manager extender—that… -
Dimensions Of Health & Wellness: Intellectual Wellness
Downloadable ResourceAugust 15, 2022Download Resource
Agitation Resources
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