A 79-year-old woman caring for her husband with Alzheimer's disease reports exhaustion. He hides objects and accuses her of stealing. She is tearful. ...

Question

A 79-year-old woman caring for her husband with Alzheimer's disease reports exhaustion. He hides objects and accuses her of stealing. She is tearful. What is the MOST appropriate first-line intervention?

Accepted Answer

Offer carer support: carer's assessment, psychoeducation about dementia behaviours, respite care, and Alzheimer's Society referral

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Prescribe Risperidone immediately

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Advise divorce

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Admit patient to psychiatric ward

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Prescribe Diazepam for the wife

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Carer Support in Dementia

A 79-year-old woman caring for her husband with Alzheimer's disease reports exhaustion. He hides objects and accuses her of stealing. She is tearful. What is the MOST appropriate first-line intervention?