Try: Do not hesitate to call for help or leave the house try to find a safe room with a locking door in the house where you can retreat until help arrives if you call 911 be sure to explain that cr is not in control of his her actions

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

Information: A recent picture and description of cr a current list of medications and past medications if known a copy of the criteria for emergency evaluations and civil commitments in your jurisdiction a doctor psychiatrist or social worker can help you get this information if possible ask cr to sign a medical release form that allows you to see his her medical information

References: a caregiver’s guide to huntington’s disease by huntington’s disease society of america 2011 available at www hdsa org

Keywords: Agression aggressive violent violence angry outbursts uncontrollable behavior challenging behaviors

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed