Citation

Hamel M, Gold DP, Andres D, Reis M, Dastoor D, Grauer H, Bergman H. Gerontologist 1990; 30(2): 206-211.

Affiliation

Psychology Department, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, Oxford University Press)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2347502

Abstract

The frequency, nature, context, and caregivers' reactions to aggressive behavior in 213 dementia patients residing in the community was studied. Aggression was reported in 57.2% of the patients and in 10.6% of the caregivers. Predictors of patient aggression were greater frequency of behavior and memory problems, premorbid aggression, and a more troubled premorbid social relationship between patient and caregiver. Patient aggression predicted the decision to discontinue home care.

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