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Marc Hamel, Dolores Pushkar Gold, David Andres, Myrna Reis, Dolly Dastoor, Harry Grauer, Howard Bergman, Predictors and Consequences of Aggressive Behavior by Community-Based Dementia Patients, The Gerontologist, Volume 30, Issue 2, April 1990, Pages 206–211, https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/30.2.206
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Abstract
The frequency, nature, context, and caregivers' reactions to aggressive behavior in 213 dementia patients residing in the community was studied. Aggression was reported in 57.2% of the patients and in 10.6% of the caregivers. Predictors of patient aggression were greater frequency of behavior and memory problems, premorbid aggression, and a more troubled premorbid social relationship between patient and caregiver. Patient aggression predicted the decision to discontinue home care.