Not all people with dementia display challenging behaviour. But more than 80% of families who care for a relative with dementia will seek professional help and guidance, usually when the person’s ...

There are many possible reasons for behaviour that challenges. Sometimes, the behaviour happens in phases and stops over time. It can often be managed by recognising and responding to the person’s ...

Autistic people with behaviour that challenges are not offered antipsychotic medication for the behaviour unless it is being considered because psychosocial or other interventions are insufficient or ...

A person with dementia may experience changes in how they respond to sex, be inappropriate or aggressive, mistake a person for someone else, or behave sexually in public. There are ways to manage ...

People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in making decisions about your care. Making decisions using NICE guidelines explains how ...

Behavior-driven problems in schools and health care facilities continue to increase, both in the number of incidents and severity. Teachers, administrators, doctors, nurses, direct care workers, and ...