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The Unexpected Trigger for Intense Dementia-Related Behaviors

A man comforts his father to help prevent dementia-related behaviors.

Even a small change to the environment can exacerbate dementia-related behaviors.

People living with dementia often find comfort in the familiar. What might seem like a small shift to most—a chair moved, a visitor in the living room, a shadow stretching across the hallway—can become a major source of stress and confusion for someone with cognitive decline. These seemingly minor alterations can spark intense dementia-related behaviors, often catching loved ones and caregivers off guard. Read more