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Delusions

New To Forum. Mom has UTI that has progressed dementia symptoms
Hi all. I'm 34 & I've been my mom's primary caregiver since I was 22. For the past decade, she's had some memory problems (misplacing things, forgetting what day it is, forgetting how to navigate some…
Caregiving
Burnout
Grief
Started by Penn34
Most recent by Penn34
Caring for a Parent
66
5:42 am
1
3
Coping with changing behaviors
My mom has alzheimers and has suddenly become agitated when viewing images of herself or others in a mirror. She is afraid that she's being watched by strangers (images in mirror) or people on tv. She…
Asking for Help
Dementia
Delusions
Started by Angiem
Most recent by john813
Caring for a Parent
96
Mar 25, 2025
0
4
Hallucinations and Delusional Thoughts
Our father has been suffering from hallucinations and delusional thoughts for several years. Now, it has reached its peak, with him talking to someone he claims is "Alice." He has been having full con…
Behaviors
Hallucinations
Delusions
Started by Ossom
Most recent by john813
Caring for a Parent
278
Mar 25, 2025
1
4
Struggling to Cope
Hi everyone. I'm 27 years old and two years ago my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Things have been going really smooth. Up until the last few months. He's progressed somewhat quickly and I had…
Stress
Hallucinations
Delusions
Started by jackywingfield
Most recent by ARIL
Caring for a Parent
97
Mar 23, 2025
1
4
How to move from assisted living to memory care
My mom has been living in AL almost 2 years after difficult move out to California from Michigan. She did well the first year, but then AL decided to renovate and the disruption triggered fear. She’s …
Hallucinations
Delusions
Anxiety
Started by junglejess
Most recent by bether00
Caring for a Parent
65
Mar 22, 2025
1
1
Delusions of Persecution -- What to do?
Brand new here, so I apologize if this has been covered before elsewhere, but I'm at my wit's end. My mother has been living in the early stages of Alzheimer's for a few years now (forgetting things, …
Dementia
Hallucinations
Delusions
Started by Kenny727
Most recent by SandwichedMom
Caring for a Parent
232
Feb 19, 2025
1
7
Losing/hiding things
Mom (87) was recently diagnosed and declining rapidly. I’ve been staying with her and dad for extended periods of time to help while she adjusts to new meds. She doesn’t recognize items around the hou…
Caregiving
Delusions
Started by member1201
Most recent by Sandi Roe
Caring for a Parent
233
Feb 16, 2025
1
8
From Maybe to Reality
Just need to share with someone who won't have to carry my burden…i.e. the kids. Twice within this week DH has told me he isn't thinking very well. It is possibly because he has been working on the ta…
Delusions
Started by Maru
Most recent by [Deleted User]
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
259
Feb 15, 2025
12
7
My grandfather sudden change
Hello, my grandfather,87, has been slowly losing his memory and in more recent months it’s progressed to not remembering what’s happened that day or who visited. I go over to my grandparents house for…
Behaviors
Asking for Help
Communication
Started by L.Ritchie27
Most recent by eaglemom
Caring Long Distance
128
Feb 10, 2025
2
2
Dementia
My father that is almost 70 has recently been diagnosed with mild dementia which was shocking for me because a year ago he was diagnosed with psychosis so I assumed his case has developed to schizophr…
Caregiver Health
Dementia
Care Options
Started by meme
Most recent by Watson1
I Am Living With Alzheimer's or Other Dementia
75
Feb 4, 2025
0
1
Paranoia
My wife has become paranoid. She has accused me of stealing her mail, and is convinced that our daughter has stolen bed pillows and jewelry from her. I’ve tried reasoning with her, but to no avail. An…
Delusions
Started by welden
Most recent by mrsdee13
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
257
Jan 20, 2025
0
9
Obsessed with thinking the internet company is "Stealing"
Does anyone else have to do this or just our family?
Behaviors
Stress
Delusions
Started by Ossom
Caring for a Parent
58
Jan 7, 2025
0
Update on Decision & Question: Decline, delusions & agitation-next steps?
Mom (87yo) is declining rapidly in past 4 months and we (step-dad and I, sis occasionally) are seeing increase in her delusion that he has a GF, she comes in in middle of night and takes things, bring…
Safety
Delusions
Anger
Started by member1201
Most recent by member1201
Caring for a Parent
350
Dec 30, 2024
0
15
Calling to shut off utilities
Our father has developed a belief that the utility bills are "stealing" his money, leading him to make phone calls to PG&E and Earthlink, demanding his money and requesting them to close his accounts.…
Behaviors
Dementia
Delusions
Started by Ossom
Caring for a Parent
50
Dec 27, 2024
1
Untreated Nurosyphilis Dementia
We've quickly realized the importance of connecting with others who understand what we're going through. We're currently caring for our father, who has been suffering from untreated Neurosyphilis, GPI…
Behaviors
Dementia
Doctor Visits
Started by Ossom
Most recent by Ossom
Caring for a Parent
124
Dec 23, 2024
0
7
New to this and seeking guidance
I’m new to this whole world and the challenges it presents! Mom is showing many signs of Dementia/Alz and in the process of additional health tests. No official diagnosis, no cognitive testing. Limite…
Behaviors
Long Distance Caregiving
Safety
Started by member1201
Most recent by harshedbuzz
Caring for a Parent
354
Dec 8, 2024
0
14
New to the group
Hi to all of you. I just stumbled onto this site. I don't know if it's normal to have a dramatic turn in abilities or memory or if it comes and goes quickly? My FIL started down this road last Decembe…
Caregiving
Hallucinations
Delusions
Started by involvedDIL
Most recent by Emily 123
Caring for a Parent
125
Dec 2, 2024
0
3
Phantom smells
I’m 63 and have had phantom smells for almost 2 years. My primary care doc dismissed them 1+ years ago as Covid-related. Since then I’ve begun having memory problems, definitely a personality change (…
Early Stage (Mild)
Hallucinations
Delusions
Started by jjackson
Most recent by Jacquieru2
I Am Living With Younger Onset Alzheimer's
89
Oct 20, 2024
0
4
Specific delusion help
Hi all, My 88yo Dad has mid- to late- stage mixed Alz/vascular dementia and lives in memory care. I did read some other threads here on delusions and got the basics down. For about a week now he has a…
Delusions
Started by secondcor521
Most recent by SDianeL
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
245
Oct 1, 2024
0
10
A few days ago things were manageable, but then the wheels fell off
My DH has had Lewy Body dementia for 4 years now. He is 85, I'm 75. Up until just recently, we've been doing pretty well. I was even able to leave him at home alone while I work (just 3-4 hours a day …
Behaviors
Burnout
Care Options
Started by Lorraine49
Most recent by marier
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
359
Sep 29, 2024
0
6
Mother causing herself ulcers yelling at my dad every day
My mom is at the stage where she is having delusions of my father cheating on her. The only new memories she seems to hold onto these days are the ones she's made up or if something happened that made…
Caregiving
Dementia
Delusions
Started by EBjax
Most recent by Quilting brings calm
Caring for a Parent
133
Sep 22, 2024
0
3
Parallel living
Not sure how else to describe this but DH constantly refers to our "Other house"? Which he says is identical to this one, but he wants to take his belongings there. I'm continually putting things in o…
Behaviors
Changes in Relationships
Delusions
Started by Rosanne77
Most recent by TooEarly
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
647
Sep 17, 2024
2
17
Paranoia/Delusions While On Donezepil and Now Memantine?
Hi, all, Long story short, my mom took Donezepil and Sertraline for about a month earlier this year. Her cognitive abilities improved, and we were psyched. And then…she started having paranoia and del…
Behaviors
Hallucinations
Delusions
Started by nancym97
Most recent by dancsfo
Caring for a Parent
229
Sep 14, 2024
0
3
Hallucinations Delusions that won’t stop
Hi My Mother in Law was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s 6 years ago and has been experiencing auditory hallucinations for the last 2 years. In the past 6 months they’ve turned into full on delusions that a…
Hallucinations
Delusions
Started by SteveAndy
Most recent by mrsabaldwin
Caring for a Parent
164
Sep 13, 2024
0
3
Delusions have started for my PWD and I feel lost
Hi, I am the grand daughter and I help give care to my PWD. She has mid stage altzeimers dementia.I've noticed she's started to remeber false memories that didn't happen. She's started to see "animals…
Caregiving
Dementia
Delusions
Started by Joan_5704
Most recent by SDianeL
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
276
Aug 29, 2024
2
11
The Fall
Probably the worst situation possible…91 year old with Alzheimer's now with a broken femur… http://simplebender.com/2024/08/17/joy-in-alzheimers-episode-47-the-fall/
Caregiving
Dementia
Care Options
Started by simplebender
Most recent by simplebender
Caring for a Parent
135
Aug 21, 2024
1
2
We need help!
My husband and his siblings are struggling to get their mother into assisted living. Doctors have been ZERO help with diagnoses and claim she has memory loss due to old age. She has presented well at …
Care Options
Delusions
Helping Family/Friends
Started by JWan
Most recent by JWan
Caring for a Parent
103
Aug 11, 2024
0
4
Losing my mom...
Hello. I'm 100% new around these parts, but I was encouraged by the counselor I spoke with at the Alzheimer's Association to post my story here in search of those with shared experiences. I (53) live …
Asking for Help
Dementia
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Started by sp3ci4lk
Most recent by Smilinpj
Caring for a Parent
364
Jul 10, 2024
1
9
Traveling with AD, asking for help, lonely journey, how to cope?
Hi, I am new to this group. I am actively looking for help now. For the past 6 months, I have been struggling to care for my partner who is in moderate stage AD. Prior to that I was caring for her, bu…
Asking for Help
Burnout
Delusions
Started by Janis Gail
Most recent by RetiredTeacher
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
527
Jul 6, 2024
5
11

Commonly Used Abbreviations

DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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Delusions

Delusions

New To Forum. Mom has UTI that has progressed dementia symptoms

Coping with changing behaviors

Hallucinations and Delusional Thoughts

Struggling to Cope

How to move from assisted living to memory care

Delusions of Persecution -- What to do?

Losing/hiding things

From Maybe to Reality

My grandfather sudden change

Dementia

Paranoia

Obsessed with thinking the internet company is "Stealing"

Update on Decision & Question: Decline, delusions & agitation-next steps?

Calling to shut off utilities

Untreated Nurosyphilis Dementia

New to this and seeking guidance

New to the group

Phantom smells

Specific delusion help

A few days ago things were manageable, but then the wheels fell off

Mother causing herself ulcers yelling at my dad every day

Parallel living

Paranoia/Delusions While On Donezepil and Now Memantine?

Hallucinations Delusions that won’t stop

Delusions have started for my PWD and I feel lost

The Fall

We need help!

Losing my mom...

Traveling with AD, asking for help, lonely journey, how to cope?

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