Everyone has challenging behaviours

Normal human responses to the C0VID-19 pandemic, without any doubt, contest the construct known as the Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD). Many ‘dementia experts’ also refer to this as challenging behaviours, responsive behaviours, or unmet needs. I do not believe any of these terms are appropriate. BPSD is an umbrella term applied to…

Rethinking Dementia Care by banning BPSD

Two years ago I published a series of blogs focused on the need to rethink dementia care, to reframe dementia entirely, on dementia as a major cause of disability, but most especially on the need to ban BPSD (Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia). The Coronavirus pandemic has almost proven BPSD is a false construct,…

The Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of COVID-19 (BPSC-19)

Firstly, as we all face the current healthcare crisis, I acknowledge the challenging nature of these times and hope you are all safe and well. I suggest we phone our family and friends, and if that’s difficult, then consider writing a letter or sending a card. I love receiving letters and cards… I’m staying off…