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6. Megalomania (also known as grandiose delusions) can be a symptom of dementia, particularly in its middle to late stages.

"While paranoia is more common, some individuals with dementia develop grandiose beliefs, such as:
​Inflated self-importance: Believing they have special powers, immense wealth, or high-ranking status.
​False achievements: Claiming to have made famous discoveries or to know celebrities personally.
​Loss of inhibition: Frontotemporal dementia, in particular, can cause a loss of social filters, making a person appear arrogant or "selfish."
​These behaviors usually stem from physical changes in the brain that impair logic and self-awareness, rather than a choice to be difficult."