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Agitated Dementia Qualifies For Medical Marijuana in Mississippi
Agitation often accompanies dementia and often precedes the diagnosis of common age-related disorders of cognition such as Alzheimer’s disease. More than 80% of people who develop AD eventually become agitated or aggressive.
What's The Cause Of Dementia?
The cause is the most important factor to consider if you see someone with dementia who is agitated. We know that most behaviors that we may see as challenging in someone with dementia are really an effort to communicate something. You are charged with figuring that “something” out.
The cause can range from boredom to pain to a need for exercise. One study found that discomfort was the cause behind many occasions of agitation in nursing home residents with dementia. This was particularly true for agitation including non-aggressive physical behavior (such as restlessness) and for verbal agitation (such as calling out).