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Paranoia and the Alzheimer's Patient

By: Brian T. Willie

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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.

People with Alzheimer's will often confront their loved ones, accusing them of theft, improper behavior or even infidelity. Many times they're getting their feelings from ones they've had in the past from different people or different times.

An Alzheimer's patient confuses people, events and times and can associate an event with the wrong person. For example, maybe their ex-husband had an affair so now they believe their current spouse is doing the same.

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.

Have compassion and let them express their ideas. Keep your responses short and easy for your loved one to understand.

To take their mind off of their suspicions, suggest another activity and focus on keeping them occupied. Ask them for help with a chore, play a game you know they'll enjoy or make a meal together. To avoid their suspicions in the future, buy your loved one two of each item they value and often lose.

Remember that this behavior will pass, but it's most important for you to just remain calm and understanding. Never get worked up, because your loved one will feed off of this energy and become more paranoid.

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