Beyond the Behavior: How to Decrease Agitation, Aggression, and Erratic Wandering by Addressing the Root Cause
Any sudden increase in negative behaviors warrants a doctor’s visit, not a behavioral plan. The Caregiver's Paradox Here is the hardest truth: You will fail to decrease these behaviors 100% of the time. Not because you aren't trying, but because the disease is progressive. The goal isn't "zero agitation." The goal is compassionate management . Beyond the Behavior: How to Decrease Agitation, Aggression,
We are trained to see these as "negative behaviors." But here is the paradigm shift that changes everything: The goal isn't "zero agitation
You can do this. One breath, one redirection, one moment of silence at a time. Have you found a surprising trigger that decreases agitation in your loved one? Share your experience in the comments—your "one weird trick" might save another caregiver’s sanity today. Have you found a surprising trigger that decreases
If you are exhausted, reactive, and burnt out, your agitation will trigger their agitation. It is a feedback loop.