Research

The clinical problem

People with dementia increasingly suffer from a variety of psychological problems as the disease progresses. This includes not only what are known as cognitive deficits, such as limitations in memory, attention and thinking, but also changes in experiencing and behaviour, such as anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and agitation. These are called the “Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia” (BPSD) and they are often more disabling and distressing than the cognitive impairments for those affected and their relat