Unusual behaviour

If you are caring for a person with dementia, you may sometimes find their behaviour confusing, irritating or difficult to deal with, leaving you feeling stressed, irritable or helpless. By learning to understand the meaning behind the actions, you will find it easier to stay calm and deal effectively with the challenges that arise.

For more explanation and guidance see:

Factsheet 525, Unusual behaviour

Factsheet 509, Dealing with aggressive behaviour