Delusions in the Elderly
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Capgras Syndrome: How to Cope with a Loved One's Delusions
Capgras is a delusional misidentification syndrome that can complicate a dementia patient’s quality of life and their family members’ efforts to care for them. Learn the best ways to handle delusions and foster positive interactions with your loved one.
8 CommentsA Spouse’s Experience: Caring for a Loved One with Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis
Hallucinations and delusions are troubling symptoms that can develop in the mid to late stages of PD. A spousal caregiver shares her experiences with her husband’s psychotic episodes in order to raise awareness of this little-known facet of the disease.
4 CommentsDreams, Past Events & Delusions: What is Reality for People With Dementia?
When Alzheimer's or dementia sets in, dreams and past events enter delusional thinking and can seem like current reality to elders. What's a caregiver to do?
38 CommentsAlzheimer's: Theft, Paranoia or Forgetfulness?
When dealing with the delusions and paranoia that often accompany Alzheimer's disease, caregivers commonly face accusations of theft. An experienced caregiver offers advice on how to deal with a dementia patient who believes others are stealing.
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Delusions Questions
What can be done about my elderly father that is becoming very delusional and lives on his own with very little resources?
3 AnswersWindy2022 Replied Jun 7, 2023How to respond to persecutory, delusional thinking by elderly mother?
8 AnswersMD1748 Replied Jun 1, 2023What is the best way to manage times when wife thinks she is not home and I am not her husband, but a nice man who is her care giver?
4 Answersfunkygrandma59 Answered May 27, 2023I’m being accused of some weird stuff.
8 AnswersHopeforhelp22 Replied May 23, 2023
Delusions Discussions
My mom is in geriatric psych ward for hallucinations and dementia how long can they keep her?
4 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Jan 27, 2023Tough decisions. Anyone been through something similar?
7 CommentsBeatty Commented Dec 16, 2022Capgras syndrome returns with a twist. Any ideas why?
1 CommentGeaton777 Commented Jul 27, 2022Delirium as Reaction to COVID Booster.
9 CommentsGardenArtist Commented Jun 30, 2022
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