Abstract
This review article explores current research on aggression in institutionc ized elders and proposes a theoretical framework for use by caregivers. The relationships of brain dysfunction, past behaviors, social networks and environmental triggers to the expression of aggression a te discussed. The framework can be used to generate research hypothesis, or as a guide for assessing rise factors associated with these behaviors.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 23-29 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | American journal of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 1995 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Neuroscience
- Clinical Psychology
- Geriatrics and Gerontology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
