Publisher's Synopsis
An increasingly prevalent and significant problem in the care of elderly patients, both outpatient and institutionalized, is the management of behavioral difficulties in the neurocognitively impaired. Common difficulties include aggression, agitation, confusion, and catastrophic reactions; all have numerous implications for treatment and subsequent patient well-being. Dr. Cheong examines the causes of neurocognitive impairment, the etiology, identification and classification of disruptive behavior, and the nonpharmacological and pharmacological management strategies currently available to practitioners.
