Managing Agitation in People with Dementia

If your loved one is suffering from cognitive disability, they may have difficulty understanding their environment or communicating with you. Add to that your own stress and inability to concentrate and communicate effectively, and you and your loved one could end up hurting each other. Dr. Malaz Boustani, Founding Director of the Sandra Eskenazi Center for Brain Care Innovation, gives advice to family caregivers as part of the CareAware video series produced in 2015 by CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions in Indianapolis.