Posted: 07/27/06 - 23:00 Post subject: Damentia and aggression
Hi, my grandmother starts to act aggressive when we prohibit her to go out by herself. She is acting foolish lately and she is very forgetful, she is taking drugs for dementia. Is dementia connected to aggression?
Hi, my grandfather also becomes aggressive if he is not allowed to do something he believes he can do. Doctor confirmed us that aggression is more likely in a demented patient. It is usually situational and occurs in response to confrontation or fear. Dementia can be considered as a general impairment of intelligence, memory and personality, in clear consciousness. It can occur at any age but mostly elder people are affected. It is seen more frequently in women, because they live longer. My grandfather is taking rash, foolish decisions, and acts like the stereoptypical "silly old woman", but you should be aware that he can act aggressively.
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