149 | Capgras Syndrome in Dementia – Is that really you?

What The Dementia

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss Capgras Syndrome, a rare but challenging delusion in which people with dementia believe that familiar people have been replaced by imposters.

This episode will cover:

— An overview of Capgras Syndrome in dementia

— Possible reasons why Capgras Syndrome occurs in dementia

— Differences between Capgras Syndrome and time-shifting

— Tips for responding to accusations of being an "imposter"

— When to seek additional support or medical guidance

MENTIONED IN EPISODE:

Creepy Critique: Relic — Dementia in Horror Films | Episode 107

Prosopagnosia in Dementia | Episode 148

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