Paranoia in the Elderly
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Paranoia Articles
Confabulation in Dementia Can Feel Like Hurtful Lies
Memory loss is a hallmark symptom of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, but neurological damage can also cause patients to make up hurtful stories and level false accusations toward their caregivers.
161 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.
24 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 CommentsParkinson's Psychosis: A Little-Known Symptom of PD
Shakiness, unsteady gait and freezing are the hallmark symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, but half of those with PD also develop hallucinations, paranoid thinking and delusions.
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Paranoia Questions
Help! What do you do when elderly mum thinks you are in trouble?
3 AnswersNannySue Answered Oct 4, 2024How do I overcome my fear of falling?
16 Answerswaytomisery Replied Oct 2, 2024Why is my 93-year-old mother scared to be alone in her apartment?
50 AnswersPeggySue2020 Replied Sep 26, 2024My 88 year old mom thinks her husband is trying to kill her and I don't know what to do. How do I know this is a sign of dementia or AL?
7 AnswersSOS369 Answered Sep 18, 2024
Paranoia Discussions
She accuses family members of taking her things.
3 CommentsBeatty Commented Mar 6, 2024Elderly Theft Accusations...
4 CommentsNYDaughterInLaw Commented Jan 2021This is getting hard...
46 Commentsgeddyupgo Commented Dec 2020Need some prayers for patience with high maintenance Mom's expectations and fears
5 CommentsHellebore7 Commented Nov 2020
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Paranoia Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Dementia Behaviors
- Care Decisions
- Burnout
- Cognitive Decline
- Signs of Dementia
- Memory Loss
- Violent Behavior
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Dementia Wandering
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Aging in Place
- Caregiving
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Early Onset Alzheimer's
- Cancer
- Severe Dementia
- Home Modification
- Adult Day Care