2. What are Responsive Behaviours?

Changes in behaviour which are out of character are often called Responsive Behaviours. They are behaviours that challenge us as carers. Responsive Behaviours are behaviours that we find "tough", "testing", "taxing" or "emotionally draining" to deal with.

It is important to remember that these Responsive Behaviours may not pose a problem for the person with dementia - it is very likely that the person with dementia is not intentionally trying to challenge you the carer.

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Now, let's look at the different manifestations of responsive behaviours.