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Recognizing and Managing Agitation in Dementia: Early Warning Signs and De-Escalation Strategies

Course #9919L-

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1. 1. American Geriatrics Society (AGS). Clinical Practice Guideline for Postoperative Delirium in Older Adults. 2015.

2. Reuben DB, et al. Geriatrics At Your Fingertips. 24th ed. American Geriatrics Society, 2022.

3. Livingston G, et al. Dementia prevention, intervention, and care. Lancet. 2017;390(10113):2673-2734.

4. Gitlin LN, et al. Effect of tailored activities on symptoms of dementia and caregiver burden. JAMA. 2017;318(6):531-548.

5. Gerdner LA. Effects of individualized vs. classical 'relaxation' music on agitation. International Psychogeriatrics. 2000.

6. Cohen-Mansfield J. Nonpharmacologic interventions for BPSD. JAMA Internal Medicine. 2013.

7. CMS. Guidance to Surveyors — Long Term Care Facilities. F-Tag 758: Unnecessary Medications. Updated 2019.

8. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes. 2023 Progress Report.

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