Paranoia and the Alzheimer’s Patient
The paranoia and suspicion of a person with Alzheimer’s can be one of the most difficult behaviors for their caregiver to handle. As the Alzheimer’s develops and targets your loved ones memory, they’ll gradually become more confused and perceive things they would have once though normal, in new ways.
It is not only their inability to not remember certain people, places and things that causes paranoia, but also the fact that they can’t remember themselves as well. This combination can create a frightening environment for your loved one and they’re bound to grow paranoid and suspicions of seemingly regular activity.
Your loved one may be misinterpreting what they are seeing or hearing. They may be confusing people, events, times etc. and can often associate an event with the wrong person.
They might even accuse their family member of theft, improper behavior or infidelity.
It’s easy to become offended by your loved one’s paranoia or suspicious. But don’t take it personally. Try to listen carefully to what they are saying, and put your self in their shoes: They don’t mean any of this, but they certainly feel it and believe it to be true.
Don’t argue or try to convince them that they’re wrong, just let them know that you care about what they’re feeling and are very sorry that they’re feeling that way. Let your loved one express their ideas and acknowledge their opinions before offering a simple answer. Keep your response short and easy to understand.
Think about buying your loved one two of each item that they value such as a wallet or handbag to keep them from thinking you may have stolen it. This helps alleviate some of their suspicions. You might also take their mind of this behavior by finding a different activity that can keep them occupied. Just remember that it will pass.
For instance, if they tend to lose their handbag or wallet, buy two that are exactly the same so that they won’t be suspicious that you stole it. Paranoia and suspicion will often pass, but it’s important to keep your cool and remain understanding. The more worked up your loved one gets the more paranoid they become.
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