Behaviors Are Costly The costs of behavioral management for AD patients is significant The costs of behavioral management for AD patients is significant Kleinman, et al l l Behaviors due to dementia, psychosis, agitation/aggression and depression cost $5.23 per occurance in intervention and documentation l l Based on staff mix, frequency, and median US wages (2001), behavioral management costs between $75 and $344 PER PATIENT PER MONTH Beeri, et al l l 30% of the total annual cost of caring for an AD patient is invested in behavioral management Kleinman, et al: Consult Pharm 2002; 17: Beeri, et al: Int J Geriatri Psychiatry 2002; 17:
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