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Capgras Syndrome, a rare but challenging delusion in which people with dementia believe that familiar people have been replaced by imposters.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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Bre'anna is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, the founder of Bambu Care LLC, the host of the What the Dementia podcast, and the author of "With Intent: A Practical Guide to Navigating Behaviors Along the Dementia Care Journey" and "Grow With Gratitude: 100-Day Gratitude and Self-Care Journal".

She has been in the field of dementia care for over 5 years now as of 2022. Her background is in occupational therapy, specifically in the home setting: home, independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Along her journey, she realized just how big the gaps were in dementia care and just how much our system was failing caregivers. Not just the family caregiver who received no real information, guidance, or education after their partner’s diagnosis, but also the professional caregiver who received very little training (if any) and was often completely at a loss for what to do — which ultimately impacted both the caregiver and the person living with dementia. Consequently, she decided to take a direct step into the dementia care realm so that she could help more people in a more meaningful and impactful way.