How to manage aggressive behavior with dementia?

No More info ??? Well? It’s also worth checking with the doctor to rule out things like infections or side effects. And most of all, try to remember it’s the illness talking, not your loved one

You put this under the Violent Behavior category. Please do not hesitate to call 911 if your loved one is acting violent! S/he will be sent to the hospital for a psych evaluation and put on medication. Even with dementia. Look out for YOURSELF bc dementia can be very unpredictable.

If the aggressive behavior gets out of hand, back off. Keep one leg length between the patient and yourself. Keep yourself close to a door. In others, you place yourself between a safe distance from the person and near the door.

If you need the help from the police, tell them you need someone who is trained in mental health issues and dementia to come.

Many caregivers suffer dealing with ongoing violence and verbal aggression from their loved ones. When this happens, it is time for medical intervention. Violent aggressive people are usually taken to psych wards for medication.

We Need More information .

The local police are trained in dementia response. If possible, can you visit their station and explain your circumstance? My husband is registered here for this. He is not violent. Just another tool in the toolbox, in case it's needed in the future.

More information would be helpful:

Are you a family caregiver, or an aid?

Is this person at home or in a facility?

Is this a new behavior? If so, has this person been checked for a UTI? If you can't get them to the ER yourself you will need to call 911.

If not, is this person on any meds already?

You don't ask a question, nor do you have any info in your profile, so all I can say is if you're dealing with someone with dementia that is aggressive, talk to their doctor about medications that may help with that.
And if it get too bad call 911.