HALLUCINATIONS
Hallucinations are due to changes in the brain more commonly seen in people suffering with
Dementia with Lewy bodies
Parkinsons disease Dementia
Vascular Dementia
Alzheimer's
What are the causes of Hallucinations' lots of things apparently
fever
infection
strokes
pneumonia
inflammation
not forgetting the dreaded Urinary infection
The person can see, smell, hear and even feel something they may see spiders one lady I cared for insisted there were snakes at her door and on another occasion I witnessed 2 ladies sitting at the dining table flicking there serviettes with great gusto ,when I finally managed to find out what was going on they both said there where ants all over the table is it possible to have a joint hallucination? They may have conversations with people that are not there! Not all hallucinations are disturbing to the person having them It is a natural instinct to tell someone what they are seeing is not there
But in my opinion what they are seeing is as real as what we are seeing so who are we to argue. Obviously if they are becoming violent because of what they're seeing that is a different kettle of fish and you need to seek medical help Offer them reassurance Speak calmly were quite safe Hold their hand Make tea ,I always distract with tea everyone loves a cuppa A well-lit room is good people often see things lurking where there are shadows go for a walk put on some gentle music Most important don't argue with the person you will never get anywhere.
Marina Barker
The person can see, smell, hear and even feel something they may see spiders one lady I cared for insisted there were snakes at her door and on another occasion I witnessed 2 ladies sitting at the dining table flicking there serviettes with great gusto ,when I finally managed to find out what was going on they both said there where ants all over the table is it possible to have a joint hallucination? They may have conversations with people that are not there! Not all hallucinations are disturbing to the person having them It is a natural instinct to tell someone what they are seeing is not there
But in my opinion what they are seeing is as real as what we are seeing so who are we to argue. Obviously if they are becoming violent because of what they're seeing that is a different kettle of fish and you need to seek medical help Offer them reassurance Speak calmly were quite safe Hold their hand Make tea ,I always distract with tea everyone loves a cuppa A well-lit room is good people often see things lurking where there are shadows go for a walk put on some gentle music Most important don't argue with the person you will never get anywhere.
Marina Barker