The trio can come in the form of physical or verbal actions and can be triggered by pain, hunger, tiredness, or confusion. To reduce anxiety, agitation, and aggression, the caregiver should control pain, limit distractions, and find a relaxing activity. When dealing with an agitated or aggressive patient, it is important for the caregiver to keep themselves safe from potential harm. Hallucinations and paranoia are often caused by hearing or vision disorders, malnutrition, memory loss, physical illness, or unfamiliar environments. In most cases of dementia, hallucinations and paranoia are harmless, but dangerous cases do occur. Healthcare providers can help prevent hallucinations and paranoia by increasing lighting, distracting the patient with music, games or pictures, and following a daily routine. Dementia is classified into three stages. At each stage there are various things that caregivers and family members can do to improve the life of their loved one with dementia. During all three stages of dementia it is important for family members to stay in contact with their loved one. This will make the demented patient feel a sense of belonging and importance. Patients can also benefit from stories, pictures, trinkets and documents that remind them of
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