She is in her 80's and she lies constantly. It's getting worse all the time. No one in the family is in need of any of her money but she acts like someone is after it. Anytime she buys something new she makes up big elaborate lies about why she had to buy it, or else some story about how someone just gave her something for free. She tells everyone she is broke when it is very obvious that she is not. We can't figure out why she is doing this. She even makes up stories for normal things like new shoes, or medical things like hearing aids. What's going on with her? She does see a doctor for regular check ups, but I don't know if he is aware of this behavior. Is it something that the family should discuss with him or is it best to stay out of it? She acts normal other than the lying, which seems to gradually get worse. Is her money making her paranoid?
2006-11-20 02:11:23 · 4 answers · asked by redhairedgirl 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Sounds as though she is manifesting some paranoid symptoms, likely as a result of early dementia or some other organic brain disorder. So long as she is able to conduct her affairs without affecting anyone else (except their irritation at her confabulated rationale), there is no action that needs to be taken. Confabulation is often a mechanism that shows up when memory fails, and it may not be consciously that she is doing this.
But be on the alert for other signs, such as not paying bills/getting utilities cut off. When her habits and behaviors become a danger to herself or others is when you need to intervene.
2006-11-20 02:15:22 · answer #1 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be the early stages of dementia or Alzheimer's. Is she a danger to herself? Is she stealing? Is she hurting anyone? That and confusion, memory loss are the things you need to be looking out for. Until then, there is nothing you can do.
2006-11-20 10:15:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that when some people get old, they get insecure...she doesn't want anyone asking her for her money and she wants to spend it the way she wants too...she is probably insecure that she might go broke and there will be no one there for her...you all need to make sure that Gramma knows that if she was broke, you would all make sure that she is well taken care of..and she DONT want you guys asking for HER money lol...just part of gettin old sweetie..hope i never get like that..lmao
2006-11-20 11:13:48 · answer #3 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be the start of Alzheimer's disease with a touch of Paranoia.
2006-11-20 10:50:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋