Interventions for inappropriate vocalisation in dementia are not limited to medication. Environmental factors and behavioural approaches are considered ahead of pharmacotherapy as the concepts of Underlying Illness, Hidden Meaning and Empirical Treatments are used to structure consideration of important, and sometimes overlooked, issues including pain, depression and overall level of stimulation.
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