Behavior Management Decision Tree

Systematic assessment for challenging behaviors in moderate-stage dementia

Behavior Log

Key Principles

  1. Look for causes before trying to change behavior
  2. Medical issues should always be ruled out first
  3. Most behaviors are attempts to communicate needs
  4. Environment has a huge impact on behavior
  5. Distraction and redirection often work better than confrontation

Check Your Understanding

Apply the decision-tree framework to these scenarios:

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