Question

Each behaviour of concern a person with dementia exhibits often indicates an unmet need. Identifying and meeting that need could stop or diminish that behaviour, improving the person’s quality of life.

Please complete the table attached below on -  Reasons for Behaviours of Concern – Unmet needs

Reasons for Behaviours of Concern – Unmet needs

For the following unmet needs that a person with dementia may experience- provide an example of a behaviour that may be seen as a result of these unmet needs.

A persons needs	Unmet needs	Example of how each may manifest as a behaviour
Physical and Health	Pain management 2.   Hunger	1. 2.
Emotional and Social	Lack of social contact 2.   Lack of meaningful activity	1. 2.
Communication	Unable to communicate verbally to make needs known 2.   Unable to process information effectively	1. 2.
Environmental	Too noisy 2.   Too cold or hot	1. 2.

Answer 1

People with Dementia experiences behavioural psychological symptoms.