Key clinical point: Among patients with dementia and behavioral disturbances, nonpharmacologic interventions – ecobiopsychosocial approaches that target the patient, caregiver, and environment—are recommended first-line measures.

Major finding: Three scenarios may warrant the consideration of pharmacologic treatment as first-line therapy: major depressive disorder with or without suicidal ideation, psychosis causing harm or potential for harm, and aggression with risk to self or others.

Study details: An overview of ways to approach the investigation and treatment of behavioral and psychotic symptoms of dementia.

Disclosures: The authors had no disclosures.