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If those are ruled out, then it is time to have your parent seen by by a geriatric neuro psychiatrist. A complete history and physical will need to be to determine the cause- to rule out certain illnesses etc.
Once a diagnosis is made, then medication management may be started. Behavioral management may also be part of the program.
I agree with most above. My Mom was given Vicoden after a shoulder injury. She had bad hallucinations (and she was only only 1/2 a tablet!) I asked her doc about it and his reply?...."She must be developing Alzheimers!!!!" I told him to take her of the Vicoden and replace it with Tylenol. She was fine the next day.
Really.....if you do not advocate for your loved one, they are left to the lions.