What is Agitation?
The way in which agitation manifests itself is highly individual. The term is used to describe a variety of inappropriate verbal, vocal, and/or physical behaviors. It includes verbal or physical aggression, assault and/or abuse. Examples include; cursing, yelling, screaming, making insulting remarks, grabbing, kicking, hitting, spitting, biting, and destroying property. Also quite common are disinhibited forms of behaviour such as public masturbation, groping or fondling others, public nudity, taking off clothing, swearing and making obscene comments. Agitation Causes and Triggers Agitation can be the result of specific or several factors. Identifying situations or events known to cause arousal can help you make adjustments to arrangements in order to prevent or lessen the severity of agitation and its effects on others. The major causes of agitation include: • Alzheimer’s and the associated physical damage that is occurring in the brain. • Illnesses such as heart, liver and kidney dis
