Better Mental Health for Older People

IPA Task Forces

Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)

BPSD Educational Pack

BPSD are recognizable, understandable and treatable. Appropriate strategies of BPSD are important factors in improving our care of dementia patients and their caregivers.

In 2010, an international group of scientists will update the Educational Pack's content and references (anticipated release September 2010). The BPSD Educational Pack is available to IPA members free of charge. Go to the Members' Area and log in.

Below is the TABLE OF CONTENTS for the BPSD Educational Pack:

Preface
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Module 1 An Introduction to BPSD
Module 2 Clinical Issues
Module 3 Etiology
Module 4 Role of Caregivers
Module 5 Non-Pharmacological Management
Module 6 Pharmacological Management
Module 7 Cross-cultural and Transnational Considerations

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For complete information on the three volumes of the BPSD guides.


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