• Aggression like shouting, shoving or pushing can happen to carers of people with dementia.
• Aggression can be very upsetting for the person living with dementia as well as the carer.
• Try to change the environment to make it more calming.
• Try to maintain the dignity of the person living with dementia; do not force them to engage in activities that they do not wish to do.
• If one approach does not work, try another one.
• Realize that there may be worse, but also better moments.
• Remind yourself that aggression can be a part of the dementia, or a reaction to the disease.

• If the person is suddenly behaving aggressively, there may be an underlying cause (for example a urinary infection) that should be investigated by a doctor.
• Take a deep breath and think about the most positive ways to respond that will be the least distressing to you and the person you care for.
• If the person you care for continues to show aggression, there are many resources available on the internet. For example, look at the website of the Alzheimer Association in your country (https://www.alzint.org/our-members/member-associations/)

You finished this lesson, well done!