Why do dementia people lie?

1. People with dementia may exhibit behavior that appears to be lying, but it is actually a result of a condition called confabulation.
2. Confabulation is a symptom of dementia where false information is given without the conscious intent to deceive.
3. Caregivers may struggle with interpreting confabulation as lying, especially if the person with dementia has a history of deceitful behavior.
4. It is important for caregivers to choose to understand and accept confabulation as a symptom of dementia rather than purposeful lying, for their own well-being and to provide better care.
5. Trying to argue, rationalize, or correct a person with dementia who is confabulating can lead to frustration and should be avoided in favor of creating a calm and stress-free environment.