Any ideas about what might be happening? My mom lives in my home and over the last two weeks has started wandering at night, having vivid dreams, talking to people not there. HELP!

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southerngirl Asked September 2012

Any ideas about what might be happening? My mom lives in my home and over the last two weeks has started wandering at night, having vivid dreams, talking to people not there. HELP!

This is a new behavior, and the next day when we talk about it she realizes that the Even though she realizes the reality the next day, she cannot be consoled at night. I will put her back to bed 3 or 4 times a night. Any ideas about what might be happening? She is 89, and her health is about a 7 out of 10 I guesstimate.

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An infection is a possibility, especially a urinary tract infection (UTI). Medication issues could cause this behavior, as well. Of course, dementia could be a cause. The bottom line is that she needs to see a doctor soon to have a complete exam. If she has a UTI and they treat it, she may be just fine. If she is starting to show signs of dementia, they may want to prescribe drugs to help.
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Does she have any new health issues? Could she have a uti?

Other than the night activity, does she show any signs of dementia?

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