Involuntary commitment is a legal process that involves admitting a person to a mental health facility against their will. The criteria for involuntary commitment can vary depending on the state or jurisdiction but typically involve the following requirements or conditions:
* The person is deemed a danger to themselves or others due to a mental illness.
* The person is unwilling to receive treatment voluntarily.
* The person is unable to provide for their basic needs.

The onset of symptoms in Alzheimer's disease follows this progression: mood changes, cognitive impairment, decline in functional independence, and lastly behavioral and motor symptoms. Mood changes are usually manifested as apathy rather than depression and are resistant to antidepressant medications but responsive to cholinesterase inhibitors.

Mind-body interventions under the umbrella of complementary and alternative therapies (CATS) include the following:
* Guided imagery
* Meditation
* Yoga
* Biofeedback
Aromatherapy is a biological-based therapy. Acupuncture and reflexology are manipulative body-based therapies.

A clinical interview for substance abuse history has five domains: current level and history, the pattern of use, social consequences, relational aspects, and physical/psychological consequences. This question probes for additional information on the patient's current pattern of use.

Recent acts of violence, including property violence, are signs of possible impending violence. A history of alcohol or drug misuse does not mean that the patient will be violent, nor does a mental health diagnosis.