i have an elderly friend who i care very much, i take him to hospital and shopping every week. He is 81 years old had 2 major heart attack. I am the only carer he has, but recently he becomes very suspicious about everything, and everyone, yesterday i told him that i'd like to take him to a nice restaurant for his birthday, but he said 'are you going to push me off the belcony in that restaurant?'' i am very shocked and hurt, i know he loves me but i just can't stand these paranoi behavior anymore, what should i do? is this normal for elderly people?
2007-02-14 14:06:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Some people start going senile. They change, and start to do odd things. My wifes aunt who is 78 is getting that way. She thinks everyone wants her money, and seems to think everyone is out to get her. That's started in the last couple of years. It's not easy to see it happen, but just remember that, and still be kind to them. They don't really know they are hurting you.
2007-02-14 14:12:46 · answer #1 · answered by aj1964 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with his doctor about the onset of dementia and get ready for a LONG haul. Paranoia is one of the many symptoms of dementia.
2007-02-14 22:11:24 · answer #2 · answered by CapeCodGram 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him to a doctor. A SUDDEN change like that is often a sign of TIA (transient ischemic attack) a form of stroke.
2007-02-14 22:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not, especially if this is not his usual way with you.
You need to tell his doctor and / or his family tomorrow morning.
2007-02-14 22:09:42 · answer #4 · answered by autimom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dementia is setting in. Time to talk to his doctor.
2007-02-14 22:36:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋