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.
40 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
My husband has dementia and refuses to see a doctor. He shouts, swears and threatens me. I have a soft, helpful personality. Help!
7 AnswersArlette Replied 15 hours agoFind skilled nursing home.
4 AnswersHappyRobin Answered Nov 21, 2023How do I put my father as a ward of the state?
3 AnswersBarbBrooklyn Answered Nov 16, 2023We recently moved my mother into our home. Her short term memory is nearly gone. I do not know how to talk to her.
13 AnswersMissLori Replied Nov 13, 2023
Violent Behavior Discussions
Facility wants to remove my mother due to "verbal abuse" of staff. What exactly are my options?
31 CommentsAbzu00 Commented Jul 17, 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 2022My DH's nurse asked me today, how did I do it? She said he head butts her and the other nurses. Hits them, kicks them. I didn't handle it.
6 CommentsAngieH63 Commented Aug 2020
Violent Behavior Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Care Decisions
- Dementia Behaviors
- Burnout
- Cognitive Decline
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Signs of Dementia
- Dementia Wandering
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Memory Loss
- Severe Dementia
- Caregiving
- Long-distance Caregiving
- New to Caregiving
- Early Onset Alzheimer's
- Cancer
- Moderate Dementia
- Adult Day Care
- Mild Dementia
- Area Agency on Aging