Supporting a loved one during Parkinson’s hallucinations
WHY IT MATTERS
Hallucinations affect many people with Parkinson's disease and can be frightening for both patients and caregivers, so learning evidence-based strategies to manage these moments can reduce distress and improve quality of life for the whole family.
Parkinson's disease can cause hallucinations—seeing or hearing things that aren't really there—especially as the disease progresses or with certain medications. This article shares practical tips for family members and caregivers on how to respond calmly when a loved one experiences hallucinations and how to redirect them to safer, calmer activities.
Ava Butler shares compassionate strategies for responding to hallucinations and redirecting difficult moments. The post Supporting a loved one during Parkinson’s hallucinations appeared first on Parkinson's News Today .