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Older adults with dementia sometimes suffer from hallucinations. When a senior hallucinate, they sense something that isn\u2019t there.<\/strong>
Hallucinations can involve any sense \u2013 seeing, hearing, tasting, feeling, or smelling. They occur because of damage to the brain that causes it to misinterpret senses. Sometimes the hallucinations are frightening for the older adult. Other times, they might be pleasant. They can even be scary to family caregivers who aren\u2019t certain what to do when they occur. Knowing how to respond to your aging relative\u2019s hallucinations can make them less scary for both of you. Below are some tips for dealing with hallucinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Know If You Need to Respond <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the hallucination is pleasant for the senior or isn\u2019t causing them any fear, you may not even need to respond to it. Instead, just know that the hallucination is a symptom of the disease and monitor the older adult for signs it is starting to bother them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Never Argue <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of what the hallucination is, do not argue with the older adult about what they are sensing. You may not see what they are seeing, but that doesn\u2019t make it any less real to them. Instead of arguing, stay as calm as possible and simply acknowledge what they are experiencing. The damage dementia has caused in their brain makes it impossible for them to reason out the situation, so you won\u2019t be successful in convincing them the hallucination isn\u2019t there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Try a Distraction <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes distracting the older adult from the hallucination can make it go away. Try involving them in an activity that they like, such as doing a puzzle or making a craft. Or, offer them their favorite snack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Move to Another Room <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a senior is having a visual hallucination, it can sometimes help to move them to a different room. The hallucination may not \u201cfollow,\u201d so it could go away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cTouch\u201d the Hallucination <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, it can help to ask the senior where the hallucination is and then reach out to \u201ctouch\u201d it. Sometimes seeing that your hand doesn\u2019t come in contact with anything allows the senior\u2019s brain to realize the hallucination isn\u2019t there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Offer Reassurance<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Above all else, the best thing you can do for someone who is hallucinating is to reassure them that they are safe. Speak in a gentle, reassuring tone to the senior. A gentle touch can also help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your aging relative is prone to hallucinations, an elderly care provider can help to deal with them when family caregivers are not around. An elderly care provider can be a reassuring presence. They can also try to distract the older adult. Elderly care providers<\/strong><\/a> may also have techniques for dealing with hallucinations that they\u2019ve learned during their training and experience with other older adults. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you or an aging loved-one is considering hiring Homecare in Louisville, CO<\/a>, please contact the caring staff at Touching Hearts at Home today at 303-255-4071.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alz.org<\/a>
Dailycaring.com<\/a>
Brightfocus.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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