New to the group-Understanding LOs hallucinations

jlharrison

Good afternoon-My name is Jennifer, I am new here. Within the past year, my moms behavior has changed significantly. Hallucinations are becoming more common. I have read a decent amount about this and have determined that supporting and going along with the the situation is best method? I have two sisters, so, this is all very new to us. Any and all input is welcomed.
Thank you

harshedbuzz

My dad had auditory hallucinations initially. He often heard "the kids" playing upstairs past their bedtime which irritated him. Controlling others was the theme of dad's life, lol. Mom would leave the room for a minute and return to announce that she'd told "the kids" to settle down which always seemed to satisfy him.

Later, he had some visual hallucinations. He was already on an antipsychotic sometimes used for this, and he wasn't especially troubled by them, so like you, we kind of went along with them. It did take some getting used to. I recall visiting him at the MCF one afternoon and being told sharply that the chair I was about to sit in was occupied by one of dad's dead golf buddies.

HB

lev

Mom's hallucinations are basically,as of now, her cognitive skills are deteiorating. Reflections from the stainless refrigerator are scary and new to her cause her ability to decipher information is being eroded as the disease eats her brain. Remember when you were very little and reflections seemed scary until you learned what they were. That cognizant recognition developed quickly, as it could mean your life. Also seems to be leaving my mom rapidly. She's starting to hear things as well.

The skills that you and I take for granted are now being taken away from our parents. Adapting to their new environment is something that we have to consider as caregivers to our parents. Easier said than done

graham80

Research the benefits of mushrooms. Modern medicine just slows the process a little bit. there are studies that show mushrooms, like the Lionsmane mushroom can help with memory and prevention of this disease. My mother has been taking Lionsmane, and I do see a slight difference in her anxiety and stress levels. All I'm saying is my mother fought for me growing up, so I'm damn sure going to fight for her until there's nothing left to fight.

jjvaughan71

> @graham80 said:
> Research the benefits of mushrooms. Modern medicine just slows the process a little bit. there are studies that show mushrooms, like the Lionsmane mushroom can help with memory and prevention of this disease. My mother has been taking Lionsmane, and I do see a slight difference in her anxiety and stress levels. All I'm saying is my mother fought for me growing up, so I'm damn sure going to fight for her until there's nothing left to fight.

Are you still using the Lionsmain mushrooms? We received some Lionsmane powder from a family member who is encouraging us to try them. I want to be sure that there are no ill side effects of trying the mushrooms. Thank You