Aggression | Alzheimer's Society

Treatment and support of Alzheimer's disease

There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but there is a lot that can be done to enable someone to live well with the condition. Read about some of the drug and non-drug treatments, support and activities.

Accusing

A person with dementia may make accusations against people around them, including their family, friends and carers.

Shouting and screaming

A person with dementia may scream, shout or moan or use abusive language, occasionally or over and over again.

Aggression - other resources

Get details of more organisations who can help with advice on managing aggression.

Aggression and looking after yourself

Aggression in the person with dementia can be challenging, frustrating and often very upsetting. It is very important to seek support if the person you are caring for is acting aggressively, and to keep yourself safe.

Preventing and managing aggressive behaviour

Finding ways to prevent and manage the behaviour in the future will help both you and the person with dementia.

Responding to aggressive behaviour

It can be difficult to know how to react when a person is behaving aggressively. Read our tips for responding to aggression.

What causes aggressive behaviour?

Aggressive behaviour might be a person’s way of trying to achieve what they need. Take a look at what these needs might be.

Aggression and dementia

People with dementia may sometimes behave in ways that are physically or verbally aggressive. Read why that might be the case and practical tips for caring for a person with dementia.

Challenging behaviour in dementia

As the dementia progresses, many people develop behaviours that can be challenging. This includes restlessness and aggression.

Dealing with anger

Talking Point members share their tips in Dementia together magazine on how to support a person with dementia if they become angry or frustrated.

01 February 2017