How to Properly Handle an Alzheimer’s Patient With Paranoia
Paranoia and suspicion can create a frightening environment for your loved one, and they are bound to feel this way over seemingly regular activity. You loved one may become more confused and begin to perceive things differently than they once may have.
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. They may be misinterpreting what they are seeing or hearing. It is often the case that their feelings have come up from the past and are causing them to now feel this way again.
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.
The key to responding to your loved ones paranoid behavior is patience and understanding. Though it’s easy to become offended by their suspicions, keep in mind that it’s not personal and they’re probably just as confused and hurt as you are. Listen carefully to what they are saying and try to understand their reality.
They are confused and hurt. Listen to them and just try to understand what they are feeling. Don’t argue or convince them they are wrong. Just let them know you love them and you are sorry they feel that way. Let them express their ideas, but always keep your responses 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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