Sex and Gender
Men with dementia are more often described in terms of hostility and diurnal rhythm disturbances. Women with dementia are more often described as experiencing paranoia, delusions, hallucinations, affective disorders, anxiety disorders, and…
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Men with dementia are more often described in terms of hostility and diurnal rhythm disturbances. Women with dementia are more often described as experiencing paranoia, delusions, hallucinations, affective disorders, anxiety disorders, and phobias. Sex and gender influence both BPSD presentation and adequacy of care. Women with dementia are at elevated risk of inadequate treatment because sex- and gender-sensitive healthcare pathways are absent.