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In This Episode:
Dr. K responds to a reader’s question on assessing the safety of an older parent who has become paranoid and has started behaving differently. She covers:
- Why delusions, hallucinations, and paranoid behavior are so common in older adults
- The six “Ds” that cause paranoia and other forms of late-life psychosis
- Why a medical evaluation to identify the causes of psychosis is so important
- How to check on “levels of decline” and safety, using the Checking Older Parents Quick Start Guide
- How to tell your parent’s doctor about the problems, even if your parent doesn’t want you to be involved
- The best sources of useful advice and information, if you are concerned about a parent with signs of late-life psychosis
- Tips on discussing these issues with a resistant parent
Related article:
6 Causes of Paranoia in Aging & What to Do
Related Resources:
- Late-Life Psychosis: Diagnosis and Treatment
- 10 Things to Know About Delirium
- 4 Types of Brain-Slowing Medication to Avoid if You re Worried About Memory
- Checking Older Parents Quick Start Guide
- Health Information Privacy (HIPAA)
- Caregiving forum at AgingCare.com
- Circles at Daughterhood.org
- 4 Things to Do When Your Parents Are Resisting Help
Please post any follow-up questions below! If there are enough questions, Dr. K will address them in a follow-up episode.
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