Delusions in the Elderly
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Capgras Syndrome: How to Cope with a Loved One's Delusions
Capgras is a delusional misidentification syndrome that can complicate a dementia patient’s quality of life and their family members’ efforts to care for them. Learn the best ways to handle delusions and foster positive interactions with your loved one.
8 CommentsA Spouse’s Experience: Caring for a Loved One with Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis
Hallucinations and delusions are troubling symptoms that can develop in the mid to late stages of PD. A spousal caregiver shares her experiences with her husband’s psychotic episodes in order to raise awareness of this little-known facet of the disease.
3 CommentsDreams, Past Events & Delusions: What is Reality for People With Dementia?
When Alzheimer's or dementia sets in, dreams and past events enter delusional thinking and can seem like current reality to elders. What's a caregiver to do?
38 CommentsAlzheimer's: Theft, Paranoia or Forgetfulness?
When dealing with the delusions and paranoia that often accompany Alzheimer's disease, caregivers commonly face accusations of theft. An experienced caregiver offers advice on how to deal with a dementia patient who believes others are stealing.
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Delusions Questions
Mom cries, and gets angry at efforts to comfort her. Should I back off?
7 AnswersIlovemom78 Answered Apr 7, 2024Just leave it on the table? Mom made an Easter card and a gift of popcorn for an imaginary man and left it on dining table.
4 AnswersFawnby Answered Apr 1, 2024Why does my elderly mother single me out as the one stealing from her?
33 AnswersFawnby Replied Mar 31, 2024It didn't take long for me to go no contact.
4 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Mar 8, 2024
Delusions Discussions
How to deal with being the trigger.
11 CommentsMsAnxious760 Commented Mar 11, 2024My mom is in geriatric psych ward for hallucinations and dementia how long can they keep her?
4 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Jan 2023Tough decisions. Anyone been through something similar?
7 CommentsBeatty Commented Dec 2022Capgras syndrome returns with a twist. Any ideas why?
1 CommentGeaton777 Commented Jul 2022
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