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@joanland

At 11:30 one night my father insisted on going out to check the hogs. Mom was already in her nightgown. She put on a long coat and some shoes while Dad was putting on his coat. Off they went, walking the streets for about 45 minutes before Dad finally said, "I think they will be alright." They had not had a farm or hogs for 50+ years. Very shortly thereafter, they moved to a care facility.

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Sometimes sudden changes or new symptoms are triggered by another problem (uti? Medication? Flu? Pain?) Use your PCP to troubleshoot. For the delusion or hallucination, take steps to ensure their/your safety. Then calmly and gently enter their reality to help them through the moment.