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He sleeps a lot during the day and has vivid dreams which when he wakens he’s still in the dream and see’s people sitting in his living room He woke from a dream today and thought his niece who was visiting us from Australia was staying with him and was looking in the back bedroom for her and was outside in the garage looking for me because he thought we were at the house his niece didn’t stay with him and she went home a few days ago He seems to be getting confused he can’t remember peoples names even family members , will repeat things he’s already told me and if we have an appointment he’ll ask several times what day is the appointment ?what time is the appointment ?im getting really worried about him he has care workers 4 times a day and has a regular care worker who he adores but lately he can’t remember his name and will say a name but it’s not the care workers name I do care work myself and one of my clients he went to school with and they grew up together and he always asks about him but lately he doesn’t remember his name he just says how’s your man keeping

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Alison66: Pose your concerns to his neurologist.
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This has just started happening to my 94 year old husband. Thank you for reaching out. I know it’s a natural step in the progression of his end of life, but it helps to know I’m not alone. Will be discussing with his doctor tomorrow.
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You list Dementia. There comes a time that dreams and TV become part of their reality. The brain can no longer distinguish between them. If this does not bother Dad, then don't worry about it but mention it to his doctor. My Mom would ask me if something happened, I'd tell her no, must have dreamed it. She would except that.

I have very vivid dreams so does my daughter. So, not surprised your Dad does he just can't tell the difference anymore.
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This sounds a bit more like hallucinations than dreams; as you posted it under that heading I see that you understand that may be the case. This is something to discuss with the doctors involved in Dad's care. Hallucinations of this type can be very real and very detailed--they certainly were in my brother's case when he was diagnosed with probable early Lewy's dementia almost solely on description of realistic hallucinations he got, particularly at night. That, along with some difficulties in swallowing and poor balance sealed the diagnosis for him. Hallucinations are also very common in Parkinson's. So please get diagnosic workup referral to a good neuro-psyc MD.
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Alison66 Sep 21, 2025
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You do not indicate anything about your dad.
Does he have a medical diagnosis of any form of dementia?
This does not sound like "dreams" to me it sounds like hallucinations.
Hallucinations are common with some types of dementia.
Hallucinations are also common towards the end of life.
If he does not have a diagnosis of dementia he should be checked.
If he does have dementia the hallucinations should be mentioned to his doctor. There are medications but as with all medications there are Pro's and Con's.
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Alison66 Sep 21, 2025
Dad hasn’t been diagnosed with dementia yet
waiting for an appointment with the memory clinic to c what they think x
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Sounds like the continuation or advancement of dementia. I won’t pretend to interpret dreams, but a broken brain can misfire in a myriad of ways. Losing names and times is common. Mention the behaviors to dad’s doctor to see if further evaluation is needed or if a medication is appropriate to help. I wish you both peace
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Alison66 Sep 21, 2025
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It sounds like perhaps your dad is exhibiting signs of dementia. Has he been checked by his doctors for that? If not, he certainly needs to be.
And I can't help but wonder if what you are calling "vivid dreams" aren't actually hallucinations which are common with several of the different dementias.
Definitely worth getting your dad checked out at his doctors, and while there you may want to rule out a UTI.
Best wishes in getting to the bottom of what is going on with your dad.
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Alison66 Sep 21, 2025
hi my dad has no uti , just waiting for a memory clinic appointment to c what they think x
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