Dementia may cause a person to have hallucinations or see things that aren't there. This is most common in people living with dementia with Lewy bodies.

When a person with Alzheimer's or other dementia hallucinates, he or she may see, hear, smell, taste or feel something that isn't there.

For some people living with dementia, their brain misinterprets the information from their senses. This is called 'changes in perception'.

Hallucinations and delusions can be symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. With hallucinations or delusions, people do not experience things ...

11 июл. 2024 г. · People with Alzheimer's disease may experience hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia. These symptoms can lead to fear and frustration.

19 мар. 2013 г. · Patients are five times more likely to have dementia with Lewy bodies if they experience a condition known as rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder.

8 сент. 2023 г. · Many people with dementia experience hallucinations, such as seeing children in their homes or hearing people who are not there.

21 сент. 2022 г. · People with advanced dementia are more likely to experience hallucinations. Auditory and visual hallucinations are the most common.

23 сент. 2024 г. · Hallucinations are a common symptom of dementia. They can be frightening for those who experience them and challenging for caregivers.