Dementia and Challenging Behaviors in Gerontological Centers. A Case Report

Among the main challenges in geriatric and gerontological centers, we consider, central, the individualized attention to those elderly persons with challenging behaviors, to the extent that it is possible to design preventive strategies that delay cognitive deterioration and minimize consequences of...

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Main Authors:	Romina Mouriz, José Caamaño Ponte, Laura García Tuñas, Carlos Dosil, David Facal
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:	Geriatrics
Subjects:	cognitive impairment challenging behaviors Lewy bodies dementia
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/4/1/15

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spelling	doaj-05a84d2760d742b4b29dad9d537508102020-11-25T00:30:45ZengMDPI AGGeriatrics2308-34172019-01-01411510.3390/geriatrics4010015geriatrics4010015Dementia and Challenging Behaviors in Gerontological Centers. A Case ReportRomina Mouriz0José Caamaño Ponte1Laura García Tuñas2Carlos Dosil3David Facal4Gerontological Therapeutic Complex “A Veiga”, Serge Lucense, Pobra de San Xiao, Láncara, 27360 Lugo, SpainGerontological Therapeutic Complex “A Veiga”, Serge Lucense, Pobra de San Xiao, Láncara, 27360 Lugo, SpainGerontological Therapeutic Complex “A Veiga”, Serge Lucense, Pobra de San Xiao, Láncara, 27360 Lugo, SpainGerontological Therapeutic Complex “A Veiga”, Serge Lucense, Pobra de San Xiao, Láncara, 27360 Lugo, SpainDepartment of Developmental Psychology, University of Santiago de Compostel, Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Galicia, SpainAmong the main challenges in geriatric and gerontological centers, we consider, central, the individualized attention to those elderly persons with challenging behaviors, to the extent that it is possible to design preventive strategies that delay cognitive deterioration and minimize consequences of behavior disorders. The first step will be to develop the correct interpretation of symptoms and deficits as a guarantee of a correct diagnosis which, in addition to not always being easy, has to be adapted to the progression of the disease. We present the case of a 68-year-old institutionalized individual, with an initial diagnosis of diffuse Lewy bodies dementia, analyzing his cognitive and behavioral evolution, and the pharmacological and non-pharmacological approach to the case.https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/4/1/15cognitive impairmentchallenging behaviorsLewy bodies dementia
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author	Romina Mouriz José Caamaño Ponte Laura García Tuñas Carlos Dosil David Facal
spellingShingle	Romina Mouriz José Caamaño Ponte Laura García Tuñas Carlos Dosil David Facal Dementia and Challenging Behaviors in Gerontological Centers. A Case Report Geriatrics cognitive impairment challenging behaviors Lewy bodies dementia
author_facet	Romina Mouriz José Caamaño Ponte Laura García Tuñas Carlos Dosil David Facal
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title	Dementia and Challenging Behaviors in Gerontological Centers. A Case Report
title_short	Dementia and Challenging Behaviors in Gerontological Centers. A Case Report
title_full	Dementia and Challenging Behaviors in Gerontological Centers. A Case Report
title_fullStr	Dementia and Challenging Behaviors in Gerontological Centers. A Case Report
title_full_unstemmed	Dementia and Challenging Behaviors in Gerontological Centers. A Case Report
title_sort	dementia and challenging behaviors in gerontological centers. a case report
publisher	MDPI AG
series	Geriatrics
issn	2308-3417
publishDate	2019-01-01
description	Among the main challenges in geriatric and gerontological centers, we consider, central, the individualized attention to those elderly persons with challenging behaviors, to the extent that it is possible to design preventive strategies that delay cognitive deterioration and minimize consequences of behavior disorders. The first step will be to develop the correct interpretation of symptoms and deficits as a guarantee of a correct diagnosis which, in addition to not always being easy, has to be adapted to the progression of the disease. We present the case of a 68-year-old institutionalized individual, with an initial diagnosis of diffuse Lewy bodies dementia, analyzing his cognitive and behavioral evolution, and the pharmacological and non-pharmacological approach to the case.
topic	cognitive impairment challenging behaviors Lewy bodies dementia
url	https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/4/1/15
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Dementia and Challenging Behaviors in Gerontological Centers. A Case Report

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