Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), also known as
neuropsychiatric symptoms, represent a heterogeneous group of non-cognitive symptoms …

Background: The population of older adults in long-term care (LTC) is expected to increase
considerably in the near future. An understanding of the prevalence of psychiatric disorders …

BACKGROUND: Persons with dementia frequently exhibit neuropsychiatric symptoms
(NPSs). Previous studies have indicated that the prevalence is particularly high in nursing …

Objectives To investigate the efficacy of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) on symptoms of
agitation/aggression and depression in nursing home residents with dementia in a …

Background The definition and understanding of elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes
can vary in different jurisdictions as well as among health care staff, researchers, family …

Objectives Patients with dementia experience a wide range of neuropsychiatric symptoms.
These symptoms often cause considerable distress to patients and caregivers, and often …

Behavioral and psychological symptoms represent common complications in patients with
different types of dementia. Predominantly, they comprise psychosis, agitation and mood …

Background: Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) are prevalent in nursing-home (NH) patients
with dementia, but little is known about the long-term course of these symptoms. Methods: In …

Objectives Behavioral disturbances and pain are common in nursing home (NH) patients
with dementia. An association between pain and increased agitation has been suggested …

Background: Medications are frequently prescribed for neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS)
associated with dementia, although information on the efficacy and safety of medications for …