Dementia-Related Anger and Defiance: Practical De-escalation Strategies
Anger, resistance, and defiance can be difficult for caregivers, but in dementia, these reactions communicate an unmet need or emotion. Learn what may be behind these expressions and discover practical ways to respond.
Date October 6, 2026
Hosted By WellMed Charitable Foundation
Jaime Cobb Tinsley, CAEd
Jaime Cobb Tinsley, certified Alzheimer’s Educator and Montessori Dementia Care Professional is the Vice President of Dementia & Caregiver Education at James L. West Center for Dementia Care. She earned a degree in Integrated Marketing Communication at Abilene Christian University and has been working with persons with dementia and their families for over 17 years. Since Jaime has been at the West Center, she has developed and implemented a variety of innovative programs that focus on enhancing the quality of life for families living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Jaime also leads collaborative models of training for current and future healthcare workers. Jaime is a Certified Independent Positive Approach to Care™ Trainer, a Master Trainer for Dementia Live®, and the Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers™.