Violent Behaviors in the Elderly
Violent Behavior Articles
Elderly Temper Tantrums: What's Behind the Outburst?
We tend to think of temper tantrums as only pertaining to small children or teens, but even the elderly act out at times. Learn what's behind these angry outbursts and how to best handle them without losing your own temper.
41 CommentsSeniors Behaving Badly in Long-Term Care Facilities
It’s impossible to anticipate how a senior may interact with other residents and staff in settings like assisted living facilities and nursing homes, but staff should be prepared to handle difficult interpersonal issues and defuse tensions.
10 CommentsUTIs Cause Unusual Behavioral Symptoms in Elders
Seniors with urinary tract infections may not exhibit classic physical symptoms. Instead, confusion and mental and behavior changes can be the tell-tale signs of a UTI.
29 CommentsDementia and Anger: Causes, Tips, and Prevention
Cognitive changes are a leading cause of dementia anger and aggression. Learn more about causes, coping strategies, and prevention here.
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Violent Behavior Questions
What to do if your 90 year old mixed-dementia Alzheimer's patient (dad) pushes and shoves you? Brother who has POA denies the behavior.
4 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered 33 min agoMy uncle is so abusive that my aunt cannot get any in-home care. They quit or won’t return. How can I protect her?
6 Answerssouthernwave Answered 7 hours agoWhy do I have to pay for 12 hours of private duty?
5 Answerscxmoody Answered Oct 15, 2024I am afraid the memory care facility is going to kick my mother out for her combative behavior. What are my choices? None of them seem good.
6 Answersgolden23 Replied Oct 2, 2024
Violent Behavior Discussions
This isn't a question this is just me airing out my frustrations for a particular thing I keep seeing a lot with guns.
10 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Feb 4, 2024Facility wants to remove my mother due to "verbal abuse" of staff. What exactly are my options?
31 CommentsAbzu00 Commented Jul 2023If your loved one is violent that is a reason to place them.
10 CommentsDaughterof1930 Commented Nov 2022Not a question, an update!
4 CommentsMJ1929 Commented Sep 2022
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- Memory Loss
- Severe Dementia
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- Early Onset Alzheimer's
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