Alzheimer’s Agitation Expert Doctor Needed for HuffPost Feature

2. Agitation as a symptom of Alzheimer’s (that caregivers think is their fault) Publication: HuffPost.com Background: “Agitation” here includes pacing, trying to leave, angry outbursts, profanity, hitting, mood swings, throwing items, etc. Sources needed: Doctors who specialize in Alzheimer’s Deadline to answer questions: Friday, December 26, EOD Questions: - Name, credentials, link to bio/about page - How can, or why does, Alzheimer’s lead to agitation symptoms? - Please comment on how caregivers may see the behaviors as “their fault” (being burned out, changing routines, changing caregivers, not being patient enough, etc) versus a symptom of the disease (and how it’s not their fault). - What do you want people (with Alzheimer’s, with loved ones who have it, etc) to know about this? - What are your tips for caregivers? - What are your tips for people with this symptom? General submission instructions: Please reach out and let me know which requests you/your expert are interested in, and I’ll let you know if I have a spot available. EOD for me means 11:59pm, but the earlier the better! If you mention a study or say “research,” please link it! Please make sure your name / your client’s name is spelled correctly & the link you share for them is correct. Don’t use AI to generate your answers, please!