National panel develops clinical practice guidelines for managing behavioural, psychologicial symptoms of dementia

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NBHC Engagement
March 28, 2024

Experts on dementia, individuals with lived experience with the condition and the Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health collaborated on the guidelines, which look at non-cognitive symptoms of dementia that can be detrimental to patients' well-being. The guidelines focus on five behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD):

  1. Agitation;
  2. Psychosis (including delusions and hallucinations);
  3. Depressive symptoms and depression;
  4. Anxiety; and
  5. Sexual expressions of potential risk.

The CCSMH also put together a toolkit, so people living with dementia, caregivers and healthcare providers can identify resources to assist in the practical implementation of the guidelines.

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