Hi. My grandmother is 80years of age. Over the past year, her hillucinations have increased with time, from what was occasionally to now daily. I've had her to the doc for blood tests, she's perfectly healthy in all bodily aspects. Treated for mild kidney infection on two occasions recently. Hillucinations seem to be in patterned images like floors, tiles, counter tops & clothing. Her most recent GP has not quite ruled it as Dementia as yet. Short term memory has faded. Aggression has also increased. Re-arranges the bedroom on a daily basis. Accusations of personal possessions being stolen by these so-called persons in her bedroom.  How can we treat this? Desperately needing some advice as to the next steps to take.  Thank you in advance.
Hello Dear dementia with hallucinations may be common in old age people. Intermittent episodes of delirium may increase the future risk of dementia. Most commonly infections ( urinary, respiratory), electrolyte imbalance, hormonal imbalance, drugs or recent surgery cause delirium. Dementia may be due to Alzheimer's or multi infract or Louie body or Multisystemic atrophy etc. For delirium we may give low dose of benzodiazapines . What is the cause to be evaluated by MRI brain, serum electrolytes, blood sugar levels, thyroid profile and urine examination. so please consult your neurophysician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care.