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I had lots of elderly care clients and hospice ones who would dream of their dead loved ones and even think they saw them. I was with a few of my clients in the minutes before or after their passings could feel the presence of others in the room. No, you can't see or hear anything but you can feel it. So, I'd open a window to let those spirits take the person to God and their reward.
Your father's mother and brother could be stopping by because they love him and when it's his time he will go with them.
This behavior isn't indicative of dementia in and of itself.
Nor does it have any sort of indications that there are actual visitations of family members who have died. It may indicate a mind more troubled and working things out in dream, or a mind that is more reflective on the past and is working that out.
The dream world is, to me, one of the most fascinating parts of being human.
I will tell you that this more active dream life can result in some physical lashing out and even falling out of bed. It did for my brother.
My husband with Parkinson’s, no dementia talks,
argues in his sleep. Sometimes very loud and in language I don’t understand.
Falling out of bed happened to him as well.
If I recall correctly all this started long before he was diagnosed with PD, perhaps 12-14 years ago.
He is extremely gentle man who does not argue IRL, rather by presenting facts he will discuss something rationally.
I suspect like Alva said it is reflection of troubled mind or unresolved issues.
He also begins to see people by bedside, which troubles me somewhat.
My mom would have dreams and talk in her sleep. She had Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
Certain medications can trigger dreams.
My mother started trying to walk out of the front door in the middle of the night and her doctor prescribed Seroquel and Ativan and she slept peacefully.
Some people talk in their sleep on a regular basis. My father did, mom started talking in her sleep. My husband says that I have always talked in my sleep. My youngest daughter talks in her sleep.
I was a sleep walker for years. I don’t think I do it anymore or at least my husband hasn’t mentioned it lately. My parents placed extra locks on the door when I was a kid so I wouldn’t go outside at night.
It's pretty common for people with dementia to have mixed up sleep times and patterns, that's why I'm asking if you are sure he's asleep.
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What should I do if I think my parent has dementia?
If you think your parent or another relative has dementia, follow these steps to help improve their health and well-being.
Trust your instincts. If you’re seeing unusual behaviors in your family member, jot down the symptoms, when they present, and how often they occur. Think about changes you’ve noticed over the past few years.Learn the signs of dementia.
Educating yourself about various symptoms will help you know what to look for.
It can also help rule out reversible conditions sometimes mistaken for dementia, such as delirium.Talk to your parent. It’s important to share concerns with them before more symptoms occur. Decide how you’ll begin the conversation.
Recognize that it might not go as planned.
Above all, be respectful and offer your support.Talk to a doctor. Reaching an earlier diagnosis will set your loved one on a path to better care and treatment options. Be honest and upfront with the doctor about the symptoms you’ve noticed.
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I am caring for my father Robert, who is 90 years old, living at home with age-related decline, alzheimer's / dementia, hearing loss, and incontinence.
Dreams and TV start to become part of their reality. They can no longer distinquish between them. They also hallucinate and have night terrors. Mom always saw a little girl. Dr. said that if it diesn't bother her, don't worry about it. Her night terrors were on 1 or 2Xs a week. Not frequent enough for meds.
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