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Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/agitation-in-alzheimers-dementia Overview: Agitation is among the most common behavioral symptoms among patient with dementia, including Alzheimer’s dementia. It exacts a significant burden on patients because it is associated with not only greater morbidity and mortality, but also a faster cognitive and functional decline. It is also a leading predictor of which individuals with dementia will be transferred to residential care. This podcast provides an overview of the epidemiology, causes, and the burden of agitation in patients with Alzheimer’s dementia.