It is estimated that over 2 million Americans with dementia experience delusions (false beliefs) and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that others do not see or hear). This group of symptoms, known as dementia-related psychosis, may cause significant distress to individuals and their families. Although common, the condition frequently goes undetected in people who may be struggling with other complex behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.
A new publication from The Gerontological Society of America (GSA), “Dementia-Related Psychosis: Gaps and Opportunities for Improving Quality of Care,” brings attention to the need for greater awareness of this condition…
