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Delusions
Delusions in the Elderly
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I just had a crisis with my mother and came here because I can't calm down. How do you know when it's time to give up?
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lealonnie1
Answered Jul 2019
Should I get my wife a doll? Would this be demeaning to her as an adult who is living with dementia?
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ZippyZee
Answered Jun 2022
We are considering putting mom on an anti-psychotic for hallucinations and delusions...any thoughts?
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CaringSon2
Answered Jul 2018
Are these early signs of dementia, of nothing, or of something else?
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CarolLynn
Replied Sep 2020
Television and dementia; I am noticing that Mom is blending television stories with life, sometimes making her very anxious. Is this common?
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HolidayEnd
Answered Dec 2017
Mother (90 plus) wants to call the police. What should I do?
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heresanidea
Answered Jun 2018
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Thoughts on lying to a parent suffering from dementia?
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NinjaWarrior3
Answered Aug 2020
My mother has Alzheimer's, more on the severe case. She walked out of the house the other night and neither my father or I knew. Any suggestions?
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Isthisrealyreal
Answered May 2019
How do you handle terrible hallucinations and delusions?
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lindasmom
Replied Mar 2019
My mom has been increasingly hallucinating that there are people, or a person, hiding in our backyard or near our yard's wall! What can I do?
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lotsokittycats
Replied Sep 2019
WWII playing over and over. Any advice?
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DrBenshir
Answered Mar 2022
What to do about my mother's wild accusations?
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Chellyfla
Answered Apr 2021
Visiting my mom with probable Lewy body dementia causes her to become agitated and hit, kick and even bite. Does anyone have any experiences like this?
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Jannner
Replied Apr 2019
My mother (Alzheimer's patient) talks to the mirror as if it is her old friend. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?
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disgustedtoo
Replied Jun 2019
How long can a delusion or hallucination last? Can they carry on for days or even weeks?
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knitwerk
Answered May 2021
How do I cope with lying to my mother?
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Nanulinda1
Answered Sep 2021
After suffering from a flu for a week, my mother has dementia today?
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MaryKathleen
Answered Mar 2018
How do I get family members (blended step-family that includes first wife), to understand that I have his safety and my own to consider?
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BobbingWren
Answered Nov 2018
Mom doesn’t recognize me sometimes. Do you have tips on how to interact?
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Jannner
Answered May 2019
How do you handle a dementia patient losing money at home frequently and accusing us of stealing it? Should they have money on them?
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Riley2166
Answered Mar 2021
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