Delusions in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease with Dr. David Sultzer
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In this episode of Spotlight on Care, Steve and Virginia explore the complex and often distressing experience of delusions in dementia with David Sultzer, MD, the Clinical Research Director at UCI MIND and professor of Psychiatry & Human Behavior. Dr. Sultzer explains how and when delusions, such as paranoia and misidentification, develop in individuals with dementia and the impact they have on caregivers. He discusses practical approaches for managing these false beliefs, including reassurance, environmental adjustments, and structured routines. The conversation also covers available medications that may help prevent or reduce delusions, along with its potential risks.
Resource: What Are Delusions? These false beliefs can be a symptom of delusional disorder or another condition by Amy Morin, LCSW; Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
https://www.verywellmind.com/definition-of-delusion-4580458docdd
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1. Delusions in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease with Dr. David Sultzer (00:00:00)
2. Introduction of Dr. David Sultzer (00:02:40)
3. Definition of Delusion (00:03:28)
4. Common Types of Delusions (00:04:44)
5. When Do Delusions Start to Appear? (00:13:41)
6. Can Delusions Indicate Other Types of Dementia or Psychiatric Disorders? (00:14:20)
7. What Causes Delusions? (00:17:24)
8. Are There Non-Medication Interventions that Can Reduce or Prevent Delusions? (00:18:17)
9. Are There Environmental Modifications that Can Help Reduce Delusions? (00:20:46)
10. Are There Medications that Can Prevent or Reduce Delusions? (00:25:45)
11. Closing Remarks (00:30:07)
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