What are some triggers for anger and aggression?
· • People with brain diseases often become excessively upset and may show rapidly changing moods. He or she may then strike out, accuse others, and use denial, just as anyone else may do. • Certain situations may cause the person with dementia to feel out of control and overwhelmed. • Sensory overloads such as strange situations, sudden and loud noises or movements, and being exposed to groups of people may cause these responses.· • Disruption of sleep patterns may decrease your loved one’s ability to deal with his or her emotions. • Physical discomfort, such as arthritis pain, will increase the chances of lashing out at you, the caregiver. • Your loved one’s impaired vision or hearing may cause a misinterpretation of sound or your actions. • Adverse effects of medications can lead to confusion, anger, aggression, and even to seeing or hearing things that are not there. • Your loved one may feel pressured at requests to do tasks that are difficult and may respond with anger, aggressio
