Aggression

Aggression isn’t a sudden personality change for someone living with dementia - it’s often their brain finding new ways to communicate or react when a situation feels overwhelming. It might stem from frustration, fear, confusion, or a sense of being unsafe. Understanding why aggression occurs is crucial, not only for the wellbeing of the person living with dementia but also for the safety and confidence of those who support them. In this episode, we unpack what aggression can look like, why it happens, how to respond, and why education around changed behaviour is essential for carers and families alike. We’d like to show our respect and acknowledge the traditional custodians of these lands. We extend this respect to elders’ past, present and emerging, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with dementia and their carers. Dementia Dialogues with DTA is produced and funded by Dementia Training Australia. We’d like to give special thanks to our contributors and researchers for this episode. For more information about DTA and our training opportunities, tools and resources please visit dta.com.au. For more information about the podcast, please contact [email protected] or engage with us on our social media platforms – Facebook, LinkedIn, X and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.