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Theories for behaviours

January 19, 2026
Healthcare professionals refer to three models to help explain changes in behaviour A thorough assessment is critical in determining which approach is most appropriate when dealing with difficult behaviour(s). Healthcare...
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Caregiver support

January 19, 2026
There is no job more difficult than caregiving. But there is no job more satisfying than being a caregiver. Rule #1 for caregivers: Look after yourself. Where to begin There...
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Disclaimer

January 19, 2026
No Medical Advice is Provided Through this Site Nothing contained in this Site and no information provided in conjunction with this Site should be used as a substitute for professional...
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P.I.E.C.E.S.

January 19, 2026
P.I.E.C.E.S. is a non-pharmacological assessment tool used by healthcare professionals to help them determine causes for behavioural and psychological symptoms associated with dementia. The acronym P.I.E.C.E.S. stands for: P hysical....
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Cognition, the brain and dementia

January 19, 2026
We all have behaviours According to the dictionary, behaviour is “the way in which we act, or conduct ourselves, especially toward others”. Dementia complicates everything. It affects the brain which...
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Assessment and Treatment

January 19, 2026
Effective treatment(s) involve trial and error along with ongoing re-assessments A proper and comprehensive assessment will reveal the nature of the behaviours being displayed by an individual with dementia. Effective...
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Prevention

January 19, 2026
Ways to help yourself… The nature of depression is such that depressed individuals are not interested in being social, or active. But inactivity and isolation make the situation worse. We...
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Diagnosis

January 19, 2026
An accurate diagnosis of depression is made using combinations of the following methods: Face-to-face: In psychiatry, the key part of a medical diagnosis is the clinical one-on-one interview. It helps...
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Understanding late-life depression

January 19, 2026
The brain is the most complicated machine on earth, and there is no manual, but much is known about depression. The brain not only controls physical functions of the body,...
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