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Aggressive Behaviour
My 72 year old Grandmother have become Very Aggressive since last 8 months & she starts argument with everyone who opposes her & always threatens to commit suicide. So what should we do to help her ???
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Hello, I can understand your distress.
Such a behaviour in her age group could indicate possible brain condition. If the behavioral change has been abrupt and sudden, there is a strong possiblity of dementia problem. Depression, psychosis , personality changes are common problems at this age.
There is a need to investigate further.
A brain MRI scan can yield valuable information.
A detailed psychiatric workup is needed.
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My strong suggestion to you is to show her to nearby psychiatrist. With suitable medications her behavioral problems can be controlled. There may not be much a role of counseling at this age.
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Hi Sir
Thanks for seeking help here.
As you described sir....this can be the neuropsychiatric manifestation of mood disorders than dementia.
The behaviour disturbance in dementia are not acute.... except some rare type....
She needs active management, without a doubt.
Visit to NIMHANS , Bangalore. Or any tertiary centre .....near to your place...
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Dr. Amitabh Ghosh
Psychiatrist
24 yrs exp
Mumbai
First u need to get an MRI brain done. Then a psychological evaluation is required. Elderly in depression behave in the same way.ll
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Ms. ABC (PhD)
Acupressure
11 yrs exp
Abohar
Aging and memory issues do cause irritable behavior. Don't argue or challenge her thoughts and expression. Make her calm, reassure about her demands and be cooperative. Don't respond or hurt by her abusive words. She doesn't meant it, it's just her aging and frustration compel her to behave in certain way. Be supportive and understanding rather than critical.
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if symptoms persist then take professional help from Psychiatrist or clinical Psychologist.
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Dr. (Major) Sriniwas Gupta
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Does she have memory disturbances?
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