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.
3 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
Confusion: How to address a parents obsession?
5 AnswersGeaton777 Answered Sep 8, 2023Is believing someone has stolen something a sign of memory issues?
29 AnswersMarcia22 Replied Sep 4, 2023My mom thinks we are stealing her home. How should we handle this?
5 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Aug 29, 2023How do I deal with my father's delusions that my mother (who has passed) has run off with another man?
17 AnswersAliOJ58 Answered Aug 17, 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 2022Delirium as Reaction to COVID Booster.
9 CommentsGardenArtist Commented Jun 2022
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