Hallucinations in the Elderly
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Parkinson'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.
4 Comments5 Ways to Manage Dementia-Related Hallucinations
Two of the most frightening and troublesome side effects of dementia are hallucinations and delusions. They are very real to the person who is experiencing them but highly frustrating for caregivers to deal with.
3 CommentsDaylight Saving Time Can Trigger Sundowning Behaviors
For seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, the time change each fall may exacerbate symptoms of sundowning. Less daylight and modifications to one’s daily routine often bring added emotional, behavioral and cognitive difficulties.
5 CommentsSundown Syndrome Can Worsen During Fall and Winter Months
Sundowning can happen with dementia patients year-round, but during autumn and winter, the effects can be magnified due to shorter, darker days. Be aware of the causes of and treatments for this dementia-related behavior.
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Hallucinations Questions
My husband has vascular dementia. He is complaining of "bugs biting him" and scratching everywhere.
7 AnswersAnxietynacy Answered Mar 28, 2024During 2-day hospital stay mom started having scary hallucinations that have not stopped (ex. devil, murder, blood, scary people). Advice?
3 AnswersDjfsassy Answered Mar 28, 2024My dad has started talking in his sleep and speaks to his mom and brother as if he were young. Is this a sign for anything?
12 AnswersTaarna Answered Mar 27, 2024My mom doesn't recognize me today. She thinks I'm an imposter and that the real me is in danger. She won't calm down. What do I do?
9 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered Mar 27, 2024
Hallucinations Discussions
How to deal with being the trigger.
11 CommentsMsAnxious760 Commented Mar 11, 2024My mom and hallucinations.
3 CommentsAriadnee Commented Sep 2023Mom 82 yrs. old talks about someone living under our house. No basement, a closed off crawl space with spiders.
5 CommentsBeatty Commented Aug 2023I'm looking for information on Lewy Body Dementia?
3 Commentslealonnie1 Commented Feb 2023
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- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Dementia Behaviors
- Care Decisions
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- Violent Behavior
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Burnout
- Signs of Dementia
- Memory Loss
- Dementia Wandering
- Long-distance Caregiving
- Moderate Dementia
- New to Caregiving
- Mild Dementia
- Cancer
- Caregiving
- Adult Day Care
- Severe Dementia
- Sandwich Generation