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Do people with dementia have meltdowns? Understanding and Managing Aggressive Outbursts

According to the Alzheimer's Association, challenging behaviors like agitation and aggression affect nearly all people with dementia at some point. This includes what some might call 'meltdowns', which are often referred to clinically as catastrophic reactions. These outbursts, while upsetting, are a direct result of the neurological changes brought on by the disease.