Alzheimer's dementia and agitation that may happen with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease sound similar but aren’t the same. While this condition stems from Alzheimer's dementia, it's diagnosed and treated separately. Agitation that may happen with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease is one of the most persistent and distressing behavioral conditions one can have.

What are the symptoms?

Agitation that may happen with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease can seem like it comes out of nowhere, and each person’s experience can be drastically different. The condition can be broken down into three distinct categories, each with their own set of behaviors and challenges.

Restlessness Pacing/rocking Jumpiness Inappropriate social behavior/pointing Irritability Shakiness Repetitive mannerisms Wandering Hoarding Verbal aggression Screaming Swearing Complaining Constant requests for attention Being negative Emotional outbursts Strange noises (unwarranted laughter, crying) Inappropriate language (cursing, sexual advances) Repetitive questions and sentences Physical aggression Biting Hitting Kicking Hurting self and/or others Resisting help Destroying things Throwing things Inappropriate physical behaviors (sexual advances, spitting, scratching, slamming doors)