Watch videos of people who have been affected by Parkinson’s disease–related hallucinations and delusions.*
*Individual experiences may vary.
Watch videos of people who have been affected by Parkinson’s disease–related hallucinations and delusions.*
*Individual experiences may vary.
Dr. Joseph Friedman, a neurologist who specializes in Parkinson’s disease (PD), speaks to Patty and her husband, Bruce, about the hallucinations he is experiencing.
Drew and Nora: When hallucinations seem real
Drew, a caregiver to his wife, Nora, learned about PD-related hallucinations and delusions for the first time when Nora saw people in their home who weren't really there.
Patty and Bruce: Their journey
Meet Patty and her husband, Bruce, who experiences PD-related hallucinations and delusions. They speak to Bruce's neurologist about this aspect of PD.
Patty and Bruce: Understanding hallucinations
Dr. Joseph Friedman, a neurologist who specializes in PD, speaks to Patty and her husband, Bruce, about the hallucinations he is experiencing.
Patty and Bruce: Understanding delusions
Patty and her husband, Bruce, talk with his neurologist, Dr. Friedman, about recognizing symptoms of delusions and how they might affect them both.
Patty and Bruce: A caregiver's perspective
Once Patty understood that Bruce's delusions were related to his PD, they became less hurtful to her and she could focus on what's important.
Yvette speaks to Dr. Friedman
Meet Yvette, who experiences PD-related hallucinations and delusions. She speaks with her neurologist and the head nurse from her assisted living facility about this aspect of her disease.
Yvette: Experiencing hallucinations
Dr. Joseph Friedman, neurologist, and Crystall, an assisted living nurse, discuss hallucinations associated with PD in a long-term care setting with Yvette.
Yvette: Recognizing delusions
Delusions can seem very real to the person who believes them. In this video, Dr. Friedman speaks to Yvette about her belief that people are taking her brother to a casino.
Yvette: Getting help
Dr. Friedman and Nurse Crystall talk about treating people who are experiencing PD-related hallucinations and delusions and also live in a long-term care setting.
Are you or the person you care for affected by PD-related hallucinations and delusions? Talking to your doctor may help with diagnosis. Start preparing for your next visit by creating a customized guide. All you have to do is answer a few questions. You can download the entire guide, or print it and bring it with you to your next doctor's appointment.*
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