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Jeanmotherof8
Asked January 2021
What is a doppelganger?
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BarbBrooklyn
Jan 2021
Are you asking about a person with dementia who insists that a familiar person is not that person, but a doppelganger, or duplicate?
This is referred to as Capgras Syndrome.
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NeedHelpWithMom
Jan 2021
Thanks for clarifying that, Barb! I was puzzled by this question.
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Geaton777
Jan 2021
1) This is a forum for caregivers and care receivers. Do you have a question that relates to that?
2) Dictionary.com or google search for all other inquiries
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NeedHelpWithMom
Jan 2021
It’s a look alike of yourself. Do you have one?
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This is referred to as Capgras Syndrome.
2) Dictionary.com or google search for all other inquiries
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