Dementia Basics part 4-June & July-Understanding BPSD with Dr. Lisa Sweet

Dementia Basics Part 4- Understanding Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
a) Identifying unmet needs
b) Using the A-B-C Model
c) P.I.E.C.E.S approach
d) Explaining BPSD in every type of Dementia:
e) Wandering
f) Incontinence
g) Agitation
h) Repetitive Speech or Actions: Perseveration
i) Paranoia
j) Sleeplessness or Sundowing
k) Eating and Nutrition
l) Bathing
m) Other Behaviours
Dr. Lisa Sweet
Neuropsychologist, PhD
Neuropsychologist Bruyère Memory Program Bruyère Continuing Care Affiliate Investigator.
Dr. Sweet is one of the neuropsychologists at the Bruyere Memory Program. She completed undergraduate and doctoral training at the University of Ottawa. She is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario with designed practice in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology.
After completing her internship training at Bruyère, she spent a few years working in psychiatric and acute care settings. She returned to Bruyère Continuing Care in 2001 first to join with the Geriatric Rehabilitation Program and then with the Bruyère Memory Program.
Dr. Sweet remains involved with direct patient care, partnerships with community partners, research and student training.