When Dementia Behaviour Becomes Aggressive or Distressing
🌟 If Mum or Dad’s behaviour has started to change, this short video will help you understand what may be happening.
Clear, practical guidance for families dealing with agitation, accusations, wandering, paranoia and sudden behaviour changes.
Does this sound like you?
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“Mum would never accuse me of stealing before… where did this come from?”
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“She's saying things that aren’t true.”
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“Why does Dad get so angry now?”
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“He keeps following me around the house.”
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“Why is she refusing care?”
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“Why does she refuse showers or help?”
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“Will this keep getting worse?”
I’ve helped more than 1,000 families face these exact moments
— and I can help your family too. You're not alone.
Melissa
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If this is happening in your family:
You might be feeling:
Hurt by the accusations
Frustrated by the constant arguing
Confused by sudden changes in mood
Powerless when nothing seems to calm them down
Exhausted from trying to reason
Worried about what might happen next
And then guilty… for feeling any of it. If any of this feels familiar, you are not alone.
I'm going to help you and your family. There are ways to respond that reduce conflict and distress for everyone.
How I’ll help your family
Strategies, tools + scripts for topics:
✔ What usually triggers aggression and agitation
✔ How to calm situations before they escalate
✔ How to respond to accusations and paranoia
✔ What to do when wandering or night-time confusion begins
✔ How to handle refusal of care (showers, medication, help)
✔ Know when and how to get professional help for BPSD
✔ Answers to your family's questions (I run weekly Q&A sessions)
Proven strategies that work
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“When Mom’s dementia got harder.. the wandering, the aggression, our family was falling apart. Everyone had a different idea of what to do. Melissa helped us see the bigger picture and gave us tools we could all agree on. We stopped spinning in panic and started working together with empathy instead of fear.”
Sam T, New York
My playbook helps families just like yours...
When I first hear from families, they're often saying:
“Mum is accusing me of stealing money.”
“Dad keeps trying to leave the house at night.”
“She refuses showers and becomes angry.”
“He’s suddenly suspicious of everyone.”
“The behaviour feels unpredictable and overwhelming.”
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And my program helps families:
Feel calmer, even on the hardest days
Know exactly what to do next
Make tough moments easier with proven strategies
Have a clear plan so the future feels less scary
Care for Mum and yourself – without the guilt
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Created by Melissa Levi
Clinical Psychologist | Ageing & Dementia Specialist
I’m Melissa Levi, a Clinical Psychologist, author and dementia educator, who spent more than a decade working at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, Australia, supporting families living with dementia-related aggression, paranoia, agitation, wandering and distress.
I’ve helped more than 1,000 families navigate this exact stage of dementia — when things feel frightening, unpredictable, and emotionally overwhelming.
And there are ways to reduce these behaviours without escalating distress, arguments, or guilt.
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Lifetime access + weekly live Q&A support
AUD $297
Lifetime access to my
Dementia Playbook
All 9 stages of the Dementia Playbook
We can make dementia caring easier 🙏🏼
Practical video guidance
Scripts for difficult conversations
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And your access includes:
Everything to make dementia care easier
Step-by-step guidance for each stage
Downloadable checklists and planning tools
Scripts for difficult conversations
Questions to ask doctors and providers
Templates for care planning and transitions
Guidance for introducing support at home
Tools to compare aged care homes
Weekly live Q&A support (see below)
Less than the cost of 1-hour face-to-face appointment
Includes access to all stages — so you’ll have the right support now, and as your family’s needs change over time.
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You're not expected to navigate dementia alone
Join My Weekly Q&A Sessions:
Starting this week, this is your chance to:
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Ask what to do when Mum or Dad becomes agitated
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Get support when accusations are made
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Talk through what’s happening this week
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Understand if a behaviour is normal — or something new
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Learn from other families facing similar moments
Many families say this becomes the most valuable part of the program — knowing they can ask questions as new situations arise.
Melissa
Lifetime access
7-day money back guarantee
"The weekly Q&As have been a lifeline. Hearing Melissa answer questions, and realising other families are facing the same things, makes me feel less alone and more capable of handling what’s ahead. Thank you thank you!"
Anne S, Darlinghurst
“When we first noticed changes in Dad, we didn’t know where to start. Melissa’s videos and checklists helped us make sense of what was happening and talk as a family without it turning into an argument. We finally felt like we had a plan and hope.”
Hayley C, Sydney
"The weekly Q&As have been a lifeline. Hearing Melissa answer questions, and realising other families are facing the same things, makes me feel less alone and more capable of handling what’s ahead. Thank you thank you!"
Anne S, Darlinghurst
“When Mom’s dementia got harder.. the wandering, the aggression, our family was falling apart. Everyone had a different idea of what to do. Melissa helped us see the bigger picture and gave us tools we could all agree on. We stopped spinning in panic and started working together with empathy instead of fear.”
Sam T, New York
Feedback from families refer to experiences with my dementia and ageing programs and Q&A sessions, not to psychological or clinical services.
Common questions
Is this for me/my family?
Are you navigating the ageing, dementia or caregiving journey with Mum, Dad or an ageing loved one? And do you want to understand more, make the journey a bit easier, feel less alone, and provide the best possible care?
If yes - this is absolutely for you!
Don't we need to see you in person?
This is the most common question I get, and the answer is no.
❌ Unfortunately, it's difficult finding affordable and available
professional help (I often have 6+ months waiting lists).
✔️ You can access my workshops and strategies 24/7
✔️ With every package, you get access to my weekly Q&A sessions, where I can answer your family's questions.
✔️ All of this for less than the cost of one face to face session
Having said all of that, if you still would like to see me 1:1,
please have a look here and get in touch.
Is this just for Australians?
No. Ageing, dementia & caregiving is a universal experience.
We all share the same questions, fears and challenges.
The knowledge, strategies and resources in this program have been used by families around the world. Just note that being Australian, I use 'Mum' instead of 'Mom', 'Ageing' instead of 'Aging'.
What if this isn't right for me?
I'm confident that I can help you and your family. However, if Talking Ageing isn't the right solution for you, please contact me.
What access will I have to Melissa?
If you’re looking for me, this is where you’ll find me: Pre-recorded workshops, live webinars and weekly Q&A sessions. You can also connect with me, my team and other families through our private, member-only community; your extended village (coming soon).
Note: As stated in our Terms of Use, Talking Ageing Pty Ltd is not engaged in rendering therapy services by providing this site, and your use of the site does not create any therapist-patient or other treatment relationship between you and Talking Ageing or Melissa Levi or any of its representatives.
💛 I have helped 1,000+ families
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"Warm and compassionate, Melissa offers sound clinical information and practical advice... Sure to be helpful for all families."
- Scientia Professor Henry Brodaty, Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, UNSW Sydney
