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Book: What My Grandchildren Taught Me about Alzheimer’s Disease

Chapter: “The Polar Bear Poops on the Rug”: Paranoia and Hallucinations

DOI: 10.1558/equinox.43540

Blurb:

During the moderate stages of Alzheimer’s disease, many individuals grow increasingly paranoid of those around them, faulting them for stealing or infidelity. Likewise, affected individuals experience hallucinations, seeing, hearing or even smelling things that are not there. Problematic for caregivers, these behaviors are best managed by validation, redirection and reassurance.

Chapter Contributors

  • Dana Olivia Dunn Territo (thememorywhisperer@gmail.com - dterrito) 'Advocate for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease'