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Hallucinations and Alzheimer’s Disease

by  Christine Kennard
Monday, May 05, 2008
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Hallucinations are not uncommon in Alzheimer's disease and usually occur in the middle/moderate stage of the disease. Hallucinations can affect any of the senses, so a person may hear, see, taste, touch or smell things that are not really there. Hallucinations occur without extern...

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    Sue
    Monday, May 05, 2008 at 02:36 PM

    Thanks very much Christine for your update on this topic.  I imagine these to be really upsetting when they happen - for caregivers and especially loved ones.  I hope people are able to act quickly and get the attention from their doctor that they should.

     

    You can get additional information on how this disease pregresses in The Stages of Alzheimer's Disease.

     

    Take care and all the best, sue (moderator)

     


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