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RECOGNIZING AND ADDRESSING CHANGES IN BEHAVIOR AND MOOD

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RECOGNIZING AND ADDRESSING CHANGES IN BEHAVIOR AND MOOD

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  1. RECOGNIZING AND ADDRESSING CHANGES IN BEHAVIOR AND MOOD Allure Care

  2. INTRODUCTION Importance of recognizing behavioral changes in the elderly

  3. COMMON BEHAVIORAL CHANGES - List and briefly describe common behavioral changes: - Anger outbursts - Repetitive demands - Aggression - Insomnia - Hoarding

  4. UNDERLYING HEALTH ISSUES - Explanation of how behavioral changes can indicate underlying health problems: - Dementia - Depression - Urinary tract infection (UTI) - Importance of addressing these issues promptly

  5. MENTAL CHANGES AND DISORDERS - Discuss how mental illnesses can manifest in behavioral changes: - OCD behaviors (saving tissues, medication worries, skin picking) - Depression (hoarding, refusal to bathe, lethargy) - Mood disorders, borderline personality disorder, neurocognitive disorders - Emphasize the need for proper diagnosis and treatment

  6. MANAGING AGGRESSIVENESS - Understanding the reasons behind aggressiveness in seniors - Providing examples of caregiver abuse due to anger and frustration - Suggestions for managing aggression and seeking outside help if necessary

  7. We are an independent Home Care agency providing in-home elder care services in the comfort of your own home serving Greater Sacramento, Roseville, and Folsom CA. +1 916-587-2273 allurecareservices@gmail.com allurecareservices.com 12941 Sunrise Blvd Suite 220,Rancho Cordova,CA 95742, United States

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