She sees small children, hears my father in the basement. No basement in the apartment and he passed away 11 years ago. Thinks she’s invited people over and then gets upset when they don’t come over.
She had a uti a few weeks ago and was treated for it. Was put on a medication for Schizophrenia and bipolar. Seemed to be doing great, now it’s happening again. Anyone have experience with this? Should I take her to the hospital?
A diagnosis for schizophrenia is usually made early in life, late teens and twenties. Thinking that someone is alive when they are actually long gone, and hearing voices, is commonly part of dementia. Bipolar as well sounds odd at this age. Are you quite confident about the medical advice here?
You can get a lot of information about hallucinations on this site. Click on ‘Care Topics’ at the top right of the screen and you get an alphabet. Click on H for Hallucinations and there are basic articles, plus old questions and discussions. You might start with this one:
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/manage-dementia-related-hallucinations-154902.htm
Best wishes, Margaret
She has never been proactive with her health and has many abnormal behaviors, reactions and loves to feel sorry for herself. Well her doctor I feel is complacent like her, which is why she refuses to switch. I will add to my profile. Thanks again!