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DEMENTIA AND PARANOID BEHAVIOUR 🦋![]()
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WHAT TO DO![]()
When suspicion or accusations appear, focus on reducing fear rather than correcting facts .... ![]()
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Stay calm and avoid arguing or trying to prove the belief is wrong this often increases distress ....![]()
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Acknowledge the emotion underneath the accusation with simple reassurance, such as:![]()
“That sounds worrying” or “I can see this feels upsetting.” ....![]()
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Keep the environment as calm and predictable as possible. Noise, clutter, unfamiliar people, or sudden changes can worsen suspicion.![]()
If accusations are new, escalating, or causing significant distress, seek medical advice ... ![]()
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Most importantly, remember ![]()
these accusations are symptoms, not deliberate behaviour and you don’t have to carry blame that doesn’t belong to you.