Behavioral and psychiatric symptoms of dementia (BPSD), such as agitation, aggression and psychotic disturbances are often reported in the elderly. Nonpharmacologic management is recommended as a first line treatment to decrease the frequency of these challenging behaviors and improve quality of life for nursing facility residents. During this presentation, the common behavioral and psychiatric symptoms and strategies for selecting evidence-based nonpharmacologic dementia treatments will be reviewed.

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