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Narcissism and Dementia: What's the Link? (opens in a new tab)

psychcentral.com · 2017-01-12

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Claim 1 of 5Not checkedThere isn’t a direct link between narcissism and dementia, but people with narcissistic personality disorder can certainly develop dementia as they age.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 5Not checkedAs a person with NPD ages, their symptoms can evolve and become more or less intense; in some cases, narcissistic traits may intensify, while in others they may lessen.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 5Not checkedThe article suggests brain changes and normal cognitive decline may exacerbate some narcissistic traits or create new challenges in managing emotions and behaviors.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 5Not checkedWhen narcissism and dementia occur together, caregivers may face heightened irritability, paranoia, denial, manipulative behavior, confusion, agitation, and more difficult relationships.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 5 of 5Not checkedThe article recommends caregiver strategies such as validating feelings, setting clear boundaries, educating yourself, seeking professional support, practicing self-care, and using respite care.View evidenceHide evidence

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PubMed, Europe PMC, Crossref · 16 candidate papers

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