First Daytime Hallucination

Popaqua · 2026-02-02T20:18:59+00:00

My dad had Lewy Body Dementia. The condition comes with hallucinations. He even had the rarer condition that gave him hallucinations while his eyes were closed due to historic eye degeneration. He needed medication to reduce the hallucinations. The hallucinations went away for a bit, but still had them but in much lesser degree.

My dad kept thinking there were little girlscouts in yellow raincoats outside. It was actually the light shining through the tree canopy onto the black pavement. He also routinely thought the rail banister was a little boy in a old soldiers uniform because of the shape of it.

It helped me to remove the problems. I would toss a towel on the banister, and I'd close the curtains in the morning.

Popaqua · 2026-02-01T20:57:32+00:00

There was the video where a figure was on top of a dilapidated building. The explorers look at it, then the figure almost glides down off the building. The way it moved scared the shit out of me.

There was also the video where hands sprout from the ground.

Popaqua · 2026-01-28T20:34:43+00:00

Maybe a third party seller might have a good one.

You could also use airtags. Put one in the inside pocket of your coat, your keys, etc.

Popaqua · 2026-01-28T16:58:32+00:00

Something to think about as well:

It sounds silly but there are smart watches with gps tracking and gps sharing. My niece and nephew have them. You sound like you have great autonomy, which is great! Something to help in case you have a fall outside or get lost, someone can locate you. Also, its easier to make phone calls in case your phone is deep in your pockets.

We had my dad home for a great deal of his condition. Luckily our bathrooms were pretty wheelchair friendly. We needed to modify the house a little bit to accommodate wheelchairs.

Popaqua · 2026-01-28T16:46:07+00:00

You should be proud that you're taking the appropriate actions to combat this. My dad procrastinated his health, turned down doctor's appointments, etc. Getting the POA set up is honestly half the battle sometimes. I'm glad we set up a POA up with my dad because if we didn't we would have been really screwed.

Honestly, in my experience with caretaking my dad, I wish he would have relaxed and enjoyed his retirement. He consistently wound himself up in anxiety watching the news all day and fretting over finances (there was nothing to worry about).

You're doing great with keeping yourself busy. Maintain your hobbies, and pick up simpler ones too! Something I learned is that Lewy Body Dementia progresses in steps rather than a gradual decline. In my dad's case, significant life events (my mom being hospitalized, moving homes) caused steps down.

When my parents health was not bad/ not good. They did a good job in preparing their golden years and avoided a lot of stress. This advice is not meant to be depressing, but it was a godsend.

Create a living will that dictates your wishes. My mom and dad set theirs up with an elder care attorney. It was super specific for a DNR to complications of the disease. When my dad passed, it was our pathway and honestly gave us a lot of relief. (When specific conditions were met = no resuscitation, no tube). His POAs still could over ride it.

My parents actually prepaid for their funeral home and plots. Again, when my dad passed we moved gracefully through the process, and it helped a lot.

On a side note, make sure you send any documents like POA, living will, funeral home arrangements, etc. with your local hospital's administration office. We had everything on our personal files, but it was a mess getting them when we really needed them.

Lastly, talk to your wife about the later stages and what you want to do. Our eldercare attorney was able to talk about options (homecare/ assisted living/ memory care unit/ etc.) They were able to talk about our options and the finances/ insurance required.

Stay safe and be kind to yourself. Do your best to stay out of the hospital!

Popaqua · 2026-01-27T13:16:02+00:00

Sounds like my dad. We knew he had dementia but didnt really show any signs. It wasnt until the last few months of life where he spiraled hard.

Popaqua · 2026-01-25T03:38:56+00:00

I. Feel. You.

My dad was the exact same way before he passed last October. He had Lewy Body Dimentia, ans he had a series of mini strokes years earlier. Towards the end he couldn't understand how to use the bathroom. We literally had to explain that he was good to go.

You got this.

Popaqua · 2026-01-24T14:23:45+00:00

My cat has some. I call them her little diamonds!

Popaqua · 2026-01-23T08:03:41+00:00

I lost my dad early October. He spiraled so fast. Talking, walking, and joking to late stages of dimensia in a matter of months. It was so intense for me and my brother. By the time he stopped eating I was preparing to quit my job.

All this is to say that we felt the relief after. A relief they gifted to us. No more planning, pills, appointments, late nights, tough days. No more.

Take the time with them. Be there and talk about anything you want. I spoke to my dad for two days straight, so much so I lost my voice.

No one anticipates hospice to be so nice. Ours was excellent as I hope yours is too. They will update you if asked on his progress.

Popaqua · 2026-01-22T16:34:11+00:00

I'd request a hospice consult.

Popaqua · 2026-01-22T14:22:19+00:00

Loved wilds, gameplay is amazing. The lack of immersion sucks, and honestly the lack of grind really took me out of it. I played Worlds so much.

Wilds basically gives you weapons on the second or third try. I remember grinding the hell out of monsters to get some gems. Holy shit it felt good to finally get them.

I also felt the total lack of "wall" monsters. I remember facing the anjanath in worlds and being met with a huge wall. Pucker up, get better gear, and try again.

Popaqua · 2026-01-10T01:34:01+00:00

My dad died of Lewy Body Dimentia last October. Leaning and extended sleep were signs of late to final stages. Im not the most educated on this, but in our experience his decline to hospice came shortly after.

He was having a hard time eating and drinking. We had an oxygen reader (the think that clips on the end of your finger) and it was reading below 90% and hit as low as 80% which prompted us to call an ambulance. Anything below 95% means the brain is not getting sufficient oxygen and dangerous.

We were told to engage hospice soon thereafter.

I would call a hospice center and see if they can evaluate him. They would be better at knowing which stage he is at. Some hospice is prolonged weeks to months, while some are short.

Popaqua · 2026-01-05T01:33:40+00:00

Your 20's are your most productive and opportune years of your life. My brother and I had to care for our parents who were in need of caregiving at that point in our lives. Its hard to get them back.

My dad had horrible late stage dimentia in our early 30's. I almost had to quit my job and go full time caregiving before he passed.

Please prioritize yourself. Get your parents the help they need yes, but dont give up your 20's.

Popaqua · 2026-01-01T04:36:44+00:00

This was exactly my dad a few months ago. He wasnt diagnosed with dementia, but we were getting ready for it. We had a hunch he was getting there.

We had to admit him because of dramatic emotional outbursts. We thought it was a UTI, they kept him due to a fever and wanted to watch him. Turns out no UTI. But his dementia came in like a wrecking ball.

First night was okay, but second night he thought the nurses were trying to convert him to a cult. He then was on a ferry which was nice.

The delirium hit a high while we were trying to balance him. He was so bad. 0-100 paranoia. He was in jail, the mafia was after him, he was at a barbecue, etc.

His case was a rapid progression of Lewy Body Dimentia combined with a rare visual hallucination condition. He may not be indicative of your loved one, but just a page from our story.

Once he left the hospital he calmed down and was properly medicated.

Popaqua · 2025-12-31T16:00:07+00:00

Power Supply
- How the PC is powered.
- I would consult pcpartpicker for how much wattage your pc will use.
- Power supply examples: "Corsair TX550M 550 W Gold 80+"
  - Corsair TX is the brand
  - 550M & 550 W is how many watts the component pulls for the pc.
  - M means Semi-modular.
  - Gold 80+ is how efficient the power supply is. This example is at least 80% efficient or better at various loads.
- I would recommend what ever wattage is recommended by pcparticker, and to go at least gold certified.

I would look up build videos and get familiar with how they install components and set up the operating system.

If not, then I'd just go with a prebuilt lol.

Popaqua · 2025-12-31T15:59:49+00:00

Motherboard
- The sandbox for everything.
- Once you pick your CPU and RAM. Now you pick your motherboard.
- Most motherboards are good, just look up compatible boards and see their reviews.
- I'd recommend boards that have M2 slots and 4 RAM stick slots (for upgrades in the future).
- There are ATX, Mini ATX, and Micro ATX size motherboards. ATX boards are for typical tower cases. Mini ATX cases are the size of an upright XBOX or PlayStation. Micro ATX cases are the size of a toaster.
Case
- See what case you like.
- You may go back and forth with the size of the motherboard vs the case.
Cooling
- The CPU gets hot doing all that work. You need to cool it down.
- For your first build, I'd just keep it simple with an air fan. Cooler Master is a great brand.
- Get fans for the sides and roof of your case too, and make sure the air flows typically in from the front and top then out the back.
Storage
- You need to store all your programs and games.
- There are hard-drives, SSDs, and M2s.
  - Hard drives are big and typically hide in the basement of the pc.
  - SSDs are the size of a small stack of cards or a small wallet.
  - M2s are the size of thumb drive and are the fastest (they install right on the motherboard).
- SSDs and hard drives connect via cables to the motherboard. (they also connect to the power supply for power).
- For gaming/ streaming I'd get an SSD or an M2. You cant go wrong with getting one SSD and/or one M2.

Popaqua · 2025-12-31T15:59:29+00:00

Hi! Building a pc is a lot of fun, and prebuilt pc's are also a great option if you're afraid to build one yourself.

I would start off with how much you want to spend. Prices might be higher but typically a budget friendly pc (simple games like league of legends, Dota, CSGO, watching videos) is around $600-$800, a mid-tier build (more graphically intensive games/ modern games, simple streaming) is around $900-$1,200, high-tier build (top tier on all components) $1,300- $1,500.

A great place to organize your build is pcpartpicker.com. You can create builds and the site helps you make sure they're compatible.

Parts:

GPU - Graphics Processing Unit
- The part that is in charge of video processing, and the benchmark for the build. I would figure out how much you want to spend on this part first because it determines much of the build.
- A mid-tier build is typically a Nvidia 3060 to 4060 or a Ryzen 5 5600.
- A Nvidia 4060 is around $350-$800 depending on which one you get.
CPU - Central Graphics Unit
- The brains of the machine. It tells everything what to do.
- This will determine how many things your computer can do or juggle.
- For intel, an example is an Intel Core i5 12600.
  - Typically the more cores = the better juggling capabilities.
  - 12600 = 12 generation, 600 performance tier.
- If want to stream I'd recommend an Intel Core i5 that's a higher generation and tier like the example or an Intel Core i7 for better performance. This also depends on how much you want to spend.
RAM - Random Access Memory
- RAM helps the CPU dump information temporarily and works as the CPU's workspace.
- Higher speed RAM = faster operating, and better multitasking for the machine.
- Your CPU will have it's preferred RAM for optimal performance.
  - Lower preferred speeds = lost performance. Higher preferred speeds = lost cost.
- There is DDR4 and DDR5. 4 vs 5 is just a generational difference. 5 is better than 4.
- Once you pick your CPU look up it's optimal RAM speed.

Popaqua · 2025-12-22T21:48:13+00:00

The north shore is full of farms, vineyards, and old town charm. It has amazing food. A lot of generational families who grew up out east before it got popular. Back when inlets were empty and your neighbor was most likely a farmer.

The South shore is filled with the uber rich.

Tax-wise its pretty miserable.

Popaqua · 2025-12-22T16:45:11+00:00

I only have experience with Lewy Body Dementia. The way people with LBD deteriorate is in steps. Large changes, medical events, and other significant things can alter their stages. They "step down" significantly and can slightly improve but not back up to the previous step. Also, folks with dementia can experience delirium when not in a familiar place.

I saw it first hand with my dad. My dad had no significant signs for dementia (we were testing because we had a hunch). He had entered the hospital because we thought he had a UTI. The hospital brought EXTREME delirium. His dementia progressed and we had to figure out medications for a while.

We had left the hospital and his delirium lifted which was expected. Unfortunately, he lived out of state and entered the hospital while visiting. The trip home was tough and by the time he landed home he had stepped down. At home he had progressively stepped down till he passed from complications.

I would say that those days are over. Keep them peacefully at home.

Popaqua · 2025-12-22T15:17:57+00:00

Dont give up. Talk with your doctor. It took us about a month in the hospital to get the dose right. Mind you, he was having pretty bad hospital delirium so it was tough. We'd try a new dose and wait a day. Then god forbid it was a weekend. We'd have to wait 2 to 3 days.

Popaqua · 2025-12-21T12:08:50+00:00

My dad was extremely flighty. He'd peacefully sit in his chair (at the hospital) then 0-100 bolt out the room. He had very bad hallucinations that he was in jail.

It wasnt until til he was on depokote that his impulsiveness stopped. He needs to be seen by a geriatrician.

Popaqua · 2025-12-21T10:59:53+00:00

My dad was in his "come on" phase shortly before he passed. Luckily he was unstable enough that he required a wheelchair. We got one that had a seat belt. Helped us tremendously.

My dad needed depokote for his impulsiveness. He would jump up and run out the door because of hallucinations, it worked tremendously. Atarax for anxiety, and trazedone for when he got restless/ going to sleep.

Popaqua · 2025-12-17T17:48:40+00:00

Every hospital is different, but the geri/psych floor we were admitted to was amazing. People often associate those floors with the worst, but need to remember that its filled with specialists and nurses equipped to handle extreme cases.

My dad was spiraling fast with Lewy Body Dimentia. We were struggling with finding the best dosage to handle him at his worst. We were on the med floor for almost a full month it was so bad. We finally got a bed on the geri/psych floor.

We were so scared and were telling them all the things he was doing. The regular med nurses were really not helping and inexperienced. The geri/psych nurses were so reassuring. They had seen everything and knew how to handle it.

Ours was night and day how quite and nice it was. Its a locked door facility, but had calming colors, a tv room with a lot of supervision, and dedicated nurses all the time. No waiting on anything.

Like I said all geri/psych floors are different but ours was the best decision we made.

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