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Assessment and Treatment

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Assessment and Treatment

Antidepressants

January 19, 2026
Antidepressants are used to treat depression and anxiety, which are common symptoms in individuals with dementia. According to recent studies, the most successful antidepressant used for treating BPSD in patients...
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Assessment and Treatment

Atypical antipsychotics

January 19, 2026
Physicians will disclose the risks as these medications are only used on an ‘as needed’ basis Atypical Antipsychotic medication can be helpful for individuals with dementia who are experiencing aggression...
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Assessment and Treatment

Medication as treatment

January 19, 2026
Symptom management There is no ‘magical pill’ that can help manage all the symptoms – it may require trial and error at times. The use of medication for individuals with...
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Non-pharmacological treatment

January 19, 2026
Unique individuals There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to treatment Research shows that each individual has unique reasons for the behaviours they display, so there is no ‘one...
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