Behavior Diary
Hard moments have patterns.
When someone with dementia becomes upset, confused or restless, there's often a reason we can't see in the moment. Log each episode here. After a week or two, the diary shows when and why it tends to happen.
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Patterns so far
Time of day
Most common
Common triggers
What has helped
Why track
Understand before you medicate.
Health professionals recommend looking for causes and patterns first — pain, infection, hunger, noise, the time of day — before medicines. A diary turns “she gets upset sometimes” into information you and the doctor can act on. Moderate evidence
Remember
- A sudden change in behavior can mean infection, pain or delirium — call the doctor.
- If anyone is in danger, get to safety and call 911.
- Practical tips for hard moments