Description
Some people with dementia become easily frustrated or irritable,
particularly at each reminder that their abilities Abilities
Level at which certain actions and activities can be carried out. are declining. They
become upset when they have memory Memory
The ability to process information that requires attention, storage, and retrieval. problems and when they are unable to
complete tasks and can also become frustrated because they need
assistance with tasks they used to be able to do independently. The
reason for this is not usually based in memory loss, but
not being able to control their emotions.
The person with dementia may resent the caregiver, and may become angry
and irritated because they dislike being told what to do. This
agitation and resentment can present itself as argumentative behavior
and criticism of others. Commonly they also lack insight into why
caregivers are trying to control their environment. It is helpful if
the caregiver learns to detect the early signs of frustration/
agitation. Often, this can prevent the irritability from developing into an act of aggression, as sometimes can happen.
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