Seeing, hearing, and believing things that aren't real can be a part of dementia. Psychosis is the name for these symptoms. Psychosis affects almost everyone with dementia at one time or another. It ...

Psychosis does not come on suddenly. Instead, a person has gradual changes in their thoughts and how they perceive the world leading up to their first psychotic episode. It’s important to recognize ...

It may be possible for someone to be aware of their psychosis. However, individuals with psychosis from conditions such as schizophrenia may not be aware that their symptoms are atypical. Psychosis is ...