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Just Read The Article On Hallucinations And Delusions

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Oroville, CA

This really scared the hell out of me. I'm only 66 and my tremors are fairly well controlled but I'm starting to forget things. Friend's names and such. I'm on the rivistigmine patch but I can't tell if it is helping me. My brother and his wife live with me but they are not my caregivers nor do I want them to be. I'm on my own there. Losing control of things is my worst fear. I'm in physical therapy for balance and gait. My blood pressure keeps falling and I'm on several Rx's for my different… read more

January 16, 2023
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I watched my father do the same thing. He had Parkinson’s for a number of years and at the end he had lots of hallucinations and delusions.

I’m not scared about these thing, because I have read about them extensively. I know that no matter real they seem, they are not real. Im prepared to denounce them. That’s the best I can do because I have already had auditory hallucinations and it’s only going to get worse.

January 16, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Here are some key points from the article "Parkinson's Disease Psychosis: What to Know" on hallucinations and delusions:

Hallucinations
- Definition: Sensing something that isn’t there
- Common Types: Visual hallucinations are the most common, often involving animals or people.
- Examples:
- Seeing cats curled up and Show Full Answer

Here are some key points from the article "Parkinson's Disease Psychosis: What to Know" on hallucinations and delusions:

Hallucinations
- Definition: Sensing something that isn’t there.
- Common Types: Visual hallucinations are the most common, often involving animals or people.
- Examples:
- Seeing cats curled up and sleeping around the house.
- Seeing visions in black and white or color, lasting a few seconds or longer.
- Often occur in peripheral vision and in low-visibility situations.

Delusions
- Definition: Persistent, illogical thoughts not based in reality.
- Prevalence: Less common than hallucinations, affecting about 8% of people with Parkinson’s.
- Examples:
- Believing they are living in a hotel and wanting to go home.
- Mixing reality with old memories, TV programs, and fantasy.
- Believing someone is harming them.

Dangers
- Hallucinations: Can lead to dangerous actions, such as falling in an intersection.
- Delusions: Can lead to unsafe behavior, such as playing with dangerous objects.

Management
- General Tips:
- Making changes to Parkinson’s treatment.
- Ensuring safety by removing dangerous objects.
- Providing reassurance and maintaining a calm environment.

Impact on Caregivers
- Challenges:
- Dealing with argumentative or agitated behavior.
- Managing stress and anxiety caused by delusions.
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of their loved ones.

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