Caregivers Corner Q&A: Dealing with dementia patients and their aggressive, abusive behavior

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- In this segment of Caregivers Corner, Kaylee and Nicole answer questions and offer advice to those who are dealing with loved ones with dementia who have aggressive or abusive behavior.

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The three questions they will answer are:

"How do you handle dementia patients who are abusive, hitting, swearing, and so on?"

"How do you handle the placement of a family member with dementia whose spouse isn't ready to place them in a memory care unit yet?"

"How do you deal with aggressive behavior through prescription medication? What's the safest way to do that?

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