Delusions in the Elderly

Capgras is a type of delusional misidentification syndrome that can complicate a dementia patient’s quality of life. Learn the best way to handle delusions and foster positive interactions with your loved one.

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.

Learn the differences between these three common dementia behaviors and the best techniques for how to respond to them.

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?