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Linda
Delusions and hallucinations are common with Lewy Body. It is futile and not helpful to try to convince them they are not real. To them they are very real. Someone suggested to me to simply and calmly assure your LO that you love them and will protect and care for them from anything that comes along. This has worked for us most of the time. There are some meds that can take the edge off the delusions and/or hallucinations if they are really bothersome. You can check with neurologist. My DW also wants me to sit right beside her all day. I have found telling her to "hold that thought a minute" I have to go do something (could be anything) and I'll be right back. By the time I get back she has forgotten about it. I know this is all happening fast for you, but you have good instincts on caring for your sister. Breath, you are doing great and she is lucky to have you there.

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So when she brought up aliens, or bad spies, I suggested she looks at the dogs (I have two big dogs that adore her) and see how they watch over us all. They will alert us if anything is unsafe. That seemed to comfort her..... The dogs seem to sense when she is sad.... coming over and quietly standing close when she cries. They know how to unconditionally love without worry. Just love. Live in the moment. Good teachers for us all.
The medicine backfired and caused major body weakness. So she is off of that.
I'll try that when I leave the room. Is it okay to keep doing other things? It is hard, because I know my presence comforts her.
Thank you for your comfort and advice