title: Behavioral complications of dementia.
abstract: This article reviews the behavioral symptoms commonly associated with dementia. The epidemiology, general characteristics and instruments used to evaluate these symptoms are briefly discussed. Details on a variety of behavioral and psychological symptoms are presented. Nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic therapeutic measures are also discussed.
authors.forename: Vicki
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Lampley-Dallas
mesh_terms: D003704:Dementia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy