Hello Everybody,
This is the first time I have posted a thread on this site, was hoping that someone may be able to give me some advice.
My Mum has been suffering with Dementia for the past 5 years. For the past 2 weeks she has been having hallucinations. She has been talking to her reflection in the mirror and having friendly chats with herself which was not so bad because she seemed happy enough and it was causing her no harm. But now she has started to argue with "that woman" in the mirror and is accusing her of stealing from her and coming into her home univited. My mum says that this woman is telling her what to do (telling her to clean up and do things). This is making her upset, aggresive and anxious. I have advised her to ignore this woman and not to pay her any attention. I have even taken up to covering any refelections in the house but it is as if this woman is still in her head. My Mum has been given Amisulpride tablets (50mg) and has been taking these for the last 4 days. Any ideas as to how long these tablets take to work?
Mum goes to a day centre twice a week and is on the waiting list for more days but I don't know how long the wait is. I am in full time work and have 2 young children to look after so i worry about her safety when I am not around. My brother helps out but he lives in Blackpool and can't always be here himself as he also works and has children of his own.
Would like to hear from anyone who has had the same problems or has any advice on what I should do. I am at my wits end . Any response would be gratefully appreciated.
Thanks,
Allan
This is the first time I have posted a thread on this site, was hoping that someone may be able to give me some advice.
My Mum has been suffering with Dementia for the past 5 years. For the past 2 weeks she has been having hallucinations. She has been talking to her reflection in the mirror and having friendly chats with herself which was not so bad because she seemed happy enough and it was causing her no harm. But now she has started to argue with "that woman" in the mirror and is accusing her of stealing from her and coming into her home univited. My mum says that this woman is telling her what to do (telling her to clean up and do things). This is making her upset, aggresive and anxious. I have advised her to ignore this woman and not to pay her any attention. I have even taken up to covering any refelections in the house but it is as if this woman is still in her head. My Mum has been given Amisulpride tablets (50mg) and has been taking these for the last 4 days. Any ideas as to how long these tablets take to work?
Mum goes to a day centre twice a week and is on the waiting list for more days but I don't know how long the wait is. I am in full time work and have 2 young children to look after so i worry about her safety when I am not around. My brother helps out but he lives in Blackpool and can't always be here himself as he also works and has children of his own.
Would like to hear from anyone who has had the same problems or has any advice on what I should do. I am at my wits end . Any response would be gratefully appreciated.
Thanks,
Allan