Clues, Causes & Care to Consider for Responsive Behaviours

Clues, Causes & Care to Consider for Responsive Behaviours is a 150+ page evidence-informed resource designed for those supporting older adults with responsive behaviours/personal expressions associated with dementia, complex mental health conditions, substance use, and/or other neurological conditions.

 
This resource is a reference tool for clinical teams during comprehensive behavioural assessments, offering evidence-based, person-centred, non-pharmacological strategies. It is inclusive of all the behaviours listed within the BSO-DOS^©, and is structured using the PIECES™ acronym to support integration of trusted clinical tools and resources. For each behaviour, Clues, Causes and Care to Consider for Responsive Behaviours provides potential contributing factors, preventative strategies, and approaches to effectively respond in the moment.
 
The information provided in Clues, Causes & Care to Consider for Responsive Behaviours is not all-encompassing, nor meant to be prescriptive. Care planning decisions should be informed by individual assessment, tailored to the person and care setting, and regularly evaluated for effectiveness.