Psychological approaches to treating visual hallucinations in Lewy body dementias

Abstract

Visual hallucinations are a common and often distressing experience for those diagnosed with a Lewy body dementia, affecting as many as 80% of those diagnosed. This article explores how psychological approaches may provide an effective alternative to the limited medications that are currently available as a treatment. Current research suggests that psychoeducation, modification of appraisals and validation have promising results. However, this research is still in its infancy and needs to be explored further.