Psychosis and/or aggression are common problems in dementia, and when severe or
persistent, cause considerable patient distress and disability, caregiver stress, and early …

Agitation, aggression, and psychosis are among the most troublesome behavioral and
psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and impair the lives of dementia patients and …

Dementia represents a global health challenge due to the increase in elderly population
worldwide. In addition to memory loss, dementia often results in severe behavioral and …

ContextAtypical antipsychotic medications are widely used to treat delusions, aggression,
and agitation in people with Alzheimer disease and other dementia; however, concerns …

Objectives: To examine the effect of risperidone on specific behavioral and psychological
symptoms of dementia (BPSD) among patients with psychosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) …

Introduction A wide variety of atypical antipsychotic drugs (risperidone, olanzapine,
quetiapine, aripiprazole, ziprasidone and clozapine) are widely used in the management of …

Aims: This open-label study examined the efficacy and tolerability of risperidone in the
treatment of aggression, agitation, and psychotic symptoms in dementia. The influence of …

Background Among patients with Alzheimer's disease who have had a response to
antipsychotic medication for psychosis or agitation–aggression, the risk of a recurrence of …

Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) have a significant impact on
patients and their families. These symptoms affect quality of life and medical and social …

Approximately 20–30% of people aged≥ 60 years exhibit abnormal psychological and
behavioral symptoms (Hindmarch et al. 1999), including confusion, anxiety, delirium …