II. Indications
- Evaluates Dementia related behaviors
III. Exam: Twelve question survey of behaviors in Dementia
- Delusions or paranoia
- Hallucinations (visual and auditory)
- Agitation or Aggression
- Depressed Mood or Dysphoria
- Anxiety
- Elation or Euphoria
- Apathy or Indifference
- Disinhibition (impulsive)
- Irritability or lability (decreased coping)
- Motor disturbance (pacing, compulsive behaviors)
- Nighttime Behaviors (e.g. sleep disturbance)
- Appetite or eating (e.g. weight loss)
IV. Interpretation: Scoring
- Each question is scored for present or absent
- Present behaviors are scored for severity and distress
- Severity (1-Mild to 3-Severe)
- Distress (0-No distress to 5-Extremely Distressing)