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Delusions
Delusions in the Elderly
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The REALLY big lie; Do I just keep telling her the house isn't ready?
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Sendhelp
Replied Apr 2020
I don't know if I should make Mom aware that she has dementia (we weren't told what kind was suspected)? Need advice.
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wnewton
Replied Jan 2019
My mother is having hallucinations and delusions but will not see a doctor. What to do?
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Taarna
Answered Feb 15, 2024
I am sad and dread going to the nursing home to visit my husband. Any advice?
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Evamar
Answered May 2022
My 80 yr old mother has been seeing an infestation of carpet beetles in her apartment. Is this delusional? Dementia? Mental illness?
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JaneSmith246
Answered Apr 2020
My mother claims her cat speaks to her! How do I handle this?
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lfroggyfrog
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Is it normal for someone with dementia to make up memories?
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Taarna
Answered Dec 2022
Adjusting to assisted living. Any advice managing stress and guilt?
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MammaDrama
Answered Mar 2023
What to do when your mother in a NH claims she is being abused, but her description of what happened does not seem to be true?
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Beekee
Answered Sep 2022
Has anyone else experienced a very active imagination in a loved one with dementia?
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TakeFoxAway
Replied Mar 2022
Help help help. I finally accused my mother of being crazy.
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waterfalls
Replied Sep 2018
86-year-old mom's hallucinations and delusions are getting out of control! What can I do?
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Sistasoul
Answered Aug 2017
Estranged mother may need care soon. What do I do?
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Betsysue2002
Answered Feb 2019
Help! MIL thinks her caregiver has been stealing from her. Advice?
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disgustedtoo
Answered Oct 2021
Dad refuses to believe Mom is dead. Any advice?
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CassandraMae
Answered Sep 2022
Mom has 4 delusions now, most costing me and money. How do I handle this?
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Firstof5
Answered Apr 2023
Why does my elderly mother single me out as the one stealing from her?
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Fawnby
Replied Mar 31, 2024
How long do you play along with wild stories?
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my2cents
Answered Aug 15, 2023
How do I prep my MIL for an upcoming neurological appointment discussing her mental decline?
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Bogeydune
Replied Oct 2022
I need help learning what to do for a 90 year old man (my Dad) with delusions who refuses all treatment. Any advice?
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Twooffiveminus2
Replied Mar 2021
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