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As the disease progresses, a person with AD may experience hallucinations and/or delusions. Hallucinations are when the person sees, hears, smells, tastes, or feels something that is not there. Delusions are false beliefs from which the person cannot be dissuaded. • Sometimes hallucinations and delusions are a sign of a physical illness. Keep track of what the person is experiencing and discuss it with the doctor. • Avoid arguing with the person about what he or she sees or hears. Try to respond to the feelings he or she is expressing, and provide reassurance and comfort. • Try to distract the person to another topic or activity. Sometimes moving to another room or going outside for a walk may help. • Turn off the television set when violent or disturbing programs are on. The person with AD may not be able to distinguish television programming from reality. • Make sure the person is safe and does not have access to anything he or she could use to harm anyone. |
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