Alzheimer’s Related Psychosis
People with dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, often experience psychiatric symptoms like psychosis.
Psychosis includes symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and abnormal movement behavior.
Unfortunately, there are currently no approved medications specifically for treating psychosis in Alzheimer's disease.
Delusions
Delusions are believing in things that aren't true or real. It involves someone strongly believing in something despite a lack of evidence and contrary beliefs held by others.
Hallucinations
Hallucinations are when someone sees, hears, feels, or smells things that aren't there. It's like having "sensory" experiences that others can't perceive.
Disorganized Thinking
Disorganized thinking is when a person's thoughts become jumbled and don't make sense. They may have trouble organizing their thoughts or speaking clearly.
Disorganized Motor Behavior
This is when a person's movements or actions become strange or don't follow a usual pattern. It's like doing things that don't seem to fit the situation.
Example
Imagine someone with Alzheimer's thinking that strangers are trying to steal their things, even though this is not happening.
Example
Someone might hear voices or see people in the room who aren't there due to hallucinations.
Example
Someone might start talking about one thing and then suddenly switch to a completely different topic without any connection.
Example
Someone might start dancing in the middle of a serious conversation or make unusual hand gestures that don't match what they're saying.
Eligibility Criteria
Alzheimer’s Disease Psychosis
Male & Female
