On May 22nd, 2019, I will be presenting in Fergus, ON, Canada. You can purchase tickets to attend at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-pieces-and-gpa-the-meaning-of-behaviours-in-persons-with-dementia-tickets-50275908596?aff=ebdssbdestsearch During this presentation, I will talk about how dementia can impair the different circuit systems of the brain, and how these impairments can translate into the behaviours we see from PwD. I will discuss 12…
Learn MoreCategory 11 out of 12 Theoretical Construct: Theories in Compliance and Aggression Associated Category/Categories: Oppositional Behaviors Symptoms Pulling, pushing, grabbing. Kicking, biting, scratching, punching. Spitting, throwing things, breaking objects. Self-abuse / mutilation. Purpose of the Behavior Demonstrates presence of physiological, security or belongingness need that needs to be fulfilled. Demonstrates blocked goal attainment, which leads to negative emotions of anger…
Learn MoreCategory 10 out of 12 Theoretical Construct: Theories in Compliance and Aggression Associated Category/Categories: Physically Aggressive Behaviors Symptoms Negotiation: Observed in early stages of impairment with high intellectual function. Person negotiates around care and other needs. Passive non-compliance: Observed in early stages of impairment with lower intellectual function. Person is evasive to commands. Simple non-compliance: Observed in moderate stages…
Learn MoreThis chapter is focused on the fourth and final identified theoretical construct for behaviors: Theories in Compliance and Aggression (TCA). Behavioral categories emanating from TCA are the result of an imbalance in our emotional regulation and expression, to the point where expressions of non-compliance and aggression manifest. Such impairments can be a consequence of dysregulation of normal physiology or structural decline,…
Learn MoreCategory 9 out of 12 Theoretical Construct: Theories in Regulation of Emotion Associated Category/Categories: Emotional Behaviors, Fretful / Trepidated Behaviors Symptoms Argumentative, explosive, quarrelsome. Talking loud / fast, acting manic-like. Whimpering, moaning, making strange noises. Yelling, screaming. Persistent calling out for staff / family members. Rattling bed rails, banging table tops. Purpose of the Behavior Demonstrates cognitive impairment affecting emotional…
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