Behaviors: Expressing What Words Cannot

Dementia affects the ability to manage emotions, carry out daily living tasks, navigate the environment and communicate in a logical way. Therefore “behaviors” communicate a real sense of discomfort for both the person with dementia and the caregiver. Lori Nisson, Family and Community Services Director with Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, addresses the most common types of behavior problems and poses a variety of solutions that caregivers can easily implement.