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A member asked:
What happens if an elderly person has hallucinations because of a uti, does it mean they have dementia/alzheimer's?
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Likely at risk: Whether due to the toxic effects of an infection or reaction to medication, the presence of hallucinations is indicative of less compensatory ability and suggests underlying risk for further cognitive issues. Good to evaluate further as underlying low level dementia might be present and could benefit from therapy.
Answered 7/25/2014
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