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What is BPSD in Nursing? Understanding and Managing Dementia Behaviors

Approximately 80–90% of nursing home residents with dementia will experience behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) during their illness. In nursing, BPSD is a complex and often distressing cluster of non-cognitive symptoms, including agitation, aggression, and psychosis, that challenge standard care approaches and require a specialized, holistic, and patient-centered response.