Alzheimer's and spinning - things moving/jumping

Hi Croukl and welcome to the site. Could it be the start of some of the visual and spatial problems that have been the topic of a few discussions on this site. My DW has not had the symptoms you describe but her Agnosia has produced some other usual symptoms related to what or how she sees. I hope others here can give you a better understanding.

there are types of dementia that cause visual hallucinations like seeing things moving or jumping, common, especially in Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) but can happen with other dementias too, stemming from brain changes, infections, or medication side effects,

• Brain Changes: Damage from dementia itself.
• Medication Side Effects.
• Environmental Factors: Poor lighting, shadows, unfamiliar surroundings, or loud noises. 

How to Help

1. Stay Calm & Reassure: Offer comfort; say, "I'm here, I'll keep you safe".
2. Don't Argue: Acknowledge their feeling ("I know this is scary for you") without confirming the hallucination.
3. Check the Environment: Increase light, reduce shadows, and check for confusing sounds (TV, AC).
4. Distract & Redirect: Suggest moving to another room, listening to music, or starting an activity.

my husband had Alzheimer’s-Posterior Cortical Atrophy which caused vision problems and other symptoms like dizziness, high blood pressure, sweating, nausea. When I sent the symptoms to the Neurologist she looked at his last scan and replied that they were consistent with PCA. Before that they said he had dementia probably vascular. He had 3 episodes and went to the ER twice and they found nothing wrong. Please keep us posted.