About this episode

The episode discusses how pain may be misinterpreted as behavioral issues in individuals with dementia and features insights from an expert in aging and long-term care.

Send us Fan Mail What if the “behavior problems” we see in people living with dementia are actually signs of pain? Host Dana Rampolla speaks with Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, Distinguished University Professor and associate dean of research at the University of Maryland School of Nursing who is an expert in aging and long-term care, about how pain often goes unrecognized in people with dementia. Because they may struggle to communicate discomfort, pain can show up as agitation...

People in this episode

Host: Dana Rampolla

Guest: Barbara Resnick

Topics covered

• dementia
• pain management
• aging
• healthcare
• communication

Keywords

• dementia
• pain
• communication
• agitation
• long-term care
• healthcare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Maryland School of Nursing, University of Maryland, Baltimore

More episodes of The UMB Pulse Podcast

• You Can’t Spoil a Baby: The Science of Early Attachment · June 5, 2026 · 28 min
• From 'Food Noise' to Stimulant Cravings: A New GLP-1 Trial at UMB · February 6, 2026 · 36 min
• Rewiring Relief: How Exercise Heals the Body and Mind After Cancer · November 7, 2025 · 25 min
• Can AI Help Your Dentist Detect Oral Cancer and Cavities? · October 3, 2025 · 27 min
• The Globe Less Traveled: A Journey with Robert E Morris, DDS ’69, MPH, FICD · September 5, 2025 · 51 min
• From Lost to Found: The Discovery of John Davidge's Portrait · August 1, 2025 · 45 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The UMB Pulse Podcast podcast page.