Dementia and Hallucinations: When Things Aren't Real
Dementia & Families: A Balancing Act by Kelly A Bertenshaw, MA CCC SLP ECDCS
Episode notes
Hallucinations can often be terrifying, eliciting strong feelings of fear. For individuals with dementia experiencing them, these perceptions feel extremely real. Not only can hallucinations be distressing for the person affected, but they can also impact those who care for them. Understanding how to respond can help make a hallucinatory episode less overwhelming for both you and your loved one.
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Memory LossdementiaAlzheimer's hallucinationsdelusionscaregivingAgitation