Seeing people who are not there. Any advice?

Ah well I know enough not to have patterned anything anywhere - I guess its just one more step on the road....oooh and if anyone else says its my choice can I have permission to throttle them please? My choice ....my backside

Jude, my mom has vascular dementia and has been seeing people and things for the last 6 years. Difference is she really believes they are there and gets quite upset if someone contradicts her. So, I just "handle" whatever feelings the visions bring forth (getting the little kids off of the ceiling fan, fed or to bed, asking the gentleman what he wants, etc.) - then I try to redirect Mom and engage her in something else. I don't see what she's seeing, but it's real to her. Sad part of the disease for sure.

I did ask who and she said she didn't know.... nothing specific just shadows although she 'felt' she knew them. She definitely does not have a UTI urine not cloudy, passing of urine regular, urine does not have unpleasant odour (why oh why did I have to mention that bit), no back pain, no cystitis, no temperature, she's otherwise quite chirpy and not sleepy and she's not feverish - and I only did a check on meds interactions 2 weeks ago so I know none of the usual suspects are in the mix - sorry should have mentioned that. I did wonder about this premonition of death. She might find it OK - I find it quite creepy and I know that's a personal thing. I did go and listen at the door and she is talking to them but she keeps saying dont go so I assume its because she 'feels' their presence but on turning they have disappeared as it were. We have a meeting with a memory specialist Monday and I wonder whether it is the new meds she started 4 weeks ago although it has only been the last few days that we have had 'guests'. I rang my doc who said and I quote that's typical with some dementias...so helpful! NOT

The big question is WHO does she see? If she sees dead relatives calling her, she may have a premonition of death. You also might want to check for a urinary tract infection (UTI). Check her medications for side effects and interactions. Be sure you call the MD and report this change and ask for guidance, maybe even a consult with the Neurologist.