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Learn more about the AASC® and screening for agitation associated with Alzheimer's dementia with our AASC® Brochure. Download the AASC® brochure for more information.

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Discussion on care partner burden

Discussing the Impact of Care Partner Burden When Caring for Individuals Living With Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia

Individuals living with Alzheimer’s dementia often experience cognitive, behavioral, and functional impairments resulting in the need for professional or non-professional care partner support.

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PsychU Section Advisors Discuss Stigma in Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia

PsychU Section Advisors Discuss Stigma in Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia

Among respondents currently managing patients with agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia, 91% of respondents believed that there is a stigma associated with agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia, 93% endorsed that stigma associated with agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia negatively impacts patient care, and 96% reported that the healthcare community needs more educational resources about stigma in agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia.1

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The Importance of Effective Communication Between Healthcare Providers (HCPs) and Care Partners of Individuals Living with Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia

The Importance of Effective Communication Between Healthcare Providers (HCPs) and Care Partners of Individuals Living With Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia

Care partners play an integral role in the detection and assessment of agitation symptoms in patients with Alzheimer’s dementia and are often the first to communicate these behaviors to HCPs.

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Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia: A Focus On Stigma

Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia: A Focus on Stigma

In March 2023, we launched a survey of PsychU members to assess the stigma associated with agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia. This infographic summarizes the results of the survey. 

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Reference(s)

1. Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development Commercialization, Inc. PsychU Section Advisors Discuss Stigma In Agitation Associated With Alzheimer's Dementia (AAD). December 2023. Available at: https://psychu.org/psychu-section-advisors-discuss-stigma-in-agitation-associated-with-alzheimers-dementia-aad