Mom has started seeing things written on almost everything. I've learned not to try to convince her there's nothing there, but sometimes she starts to get worked up about something she "reads." Does anyone have any idea why this happens? It seems that things she thinks or are in her subconscious somehow get translated to words written on everything from the TV to her ottoman. If this happens to your loved one, how do you handle it?
My dad often sees people,animals and bugs... no writing. For quite a while he was seeing little people in the water cooler!
I usually acknowledge he is seeing them, then redirect him with something similar “ I’ve always liked that stand the water jug is on...where did you get it again? I forgot” or, “I can’t see the dog, but I saw the cutest puppy the other day, I think it was a dachshund. Didnt you own a dachshund?” (Knowing full well he did)
maybe you could try the same thing; “ I’ve always liked that ottoman.” And start talking along those lines while casually walking to another area to see if she redirects?? Or if it’s re: the t.v. Acknowledge and start talking so maybe another subject will arise?
unfortunately, it’s the nature of the beast...