He is not taking any medication. For past 20 years has often accused family members of taking his belongings. Since my mother passed away, he has accused me of murdering her, has accused the home health aid of trying to kill him, of stealing his million dollar lottery card (which does not exist), has been contacting area banks because he is convinced that he is a millionaire. Went to FL by himself on the bus and was committed under the Baker Act in September and released after a week's stay. Cannot convince him that he is not being rational. What to do before management determines that he is not able to live unassisted in the senior complex?
Several types of dementia can cause this kind of behavior but so can other illnesses. There can be a mix of things going on, which just makes it all more complicated.
Please do start looking for a care center that can handle his condition. It's possible that, with proper medication, he can be more clear in his thinking, but much depends on what is wrong. Only after a diagnosis can he be treated. You've had enough crises already - you'll want to place him if you can so that he can get the care he needs.
Please keep us posted,
Carol
What did the psych ward in Florida conclude about his health? Was there a recommendation for his care?
These kinds of delusions are not uncommon in dementia. I suppose that they could be associated with other mental illnesses, too. Have you taken him for a medical evaluation since he is back from Florida?
Before he is forced to find other lodging it would be, I think, a good idea to start looking for a care center for him, so you are not doing it in a crisis situation. But to do that it would be very good to know what his mental health is like, a treatment plan, and prognosis.