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
Is it okay to confront family that are feeding into my mother's delusions? They are making things much worse.
32 AnswersCaringWifeAZ Replied Jun 13, 2025Mom is 95, bedridden, can do nothing for herself (eating, daily care, bathroom). She has delusions. She’s in an assisted living facility.
7 AnswersElizaZ Replied Jun 12, 2025Mother has suddenly started repeating "help" over and over when I'm not in the room, but otherwise seems fine, anybody else experience this?
15 Answerscover9339 Replied Jun 8, 2025Are dad's delusions a sign of dementia?
10 AnswersTaarna Answered Jun 5, 2025
Delusions Discussions
How to deal with being the trigger.
11 CommentsMsAnxious760 Commented Mar 2024My mom is in geriatric psych ward for hallucinations and dementia how long can they keep her?
4 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Jan 2023Tough decisions. Anyone been through something similar?
6 CommentsBeatty Commented Dec 2022Capgras syndrome returns with a twist. Any ideas why?
1 CommentGeaton777 Commented Jul 2022
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