Recurrent screaming and vocal agitation complicate geriatric and psychogeriatric care. They are among the psychobehavioral symptoms that accompany neurocognitive diseases. Reputedly difficult to manage, they require a comprehensive pharmacological and non-pharmacological approach. How can the care team deal with these disorders in the absence of a doctor?
Keywords: Alzheimer’s disease; agitation vocale; elderly; maladie d’Alzheimer; neurocognitive disorder; personne âgée; psychological and behavioural disorder; trouble neurocognitif; trouble psychologique et comportemental; vocal agitation.
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