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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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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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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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Why choose long-term care?
January 19, 2026
Exploring admission to long-term care can provide some comfort Long-term care can be the right choice. No one wants to think about entering a Long-Term Care (LTC) facility, but circumstances...
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Sexual disinhibition
January 19, 2026
Just because an individual has dementia does not mean that their interest in sex diminishes Inappropriate sexual behaviour is one of the most difficult and challenging behaviour changes that can...
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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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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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What are responsive behaviours?
January 19, 2026
Current research indicates… The risk of people with dementia developing behavioural or psychological symptoms is between 50 and 90 per cent. “Responsive Behaviours” is an umbrella term used throughout the healthcare...
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Types of depressive disorders
January 19, 2026
There are many types of depression including: Major depression Dysthymia Seasonal affective disorder Post-partum depression Bipolar disorder Adjustment disorder Depression with psychosis For the purposes of this website, we will...
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