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2 articles matching "hallucinations"

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Supporting a loved one during Parkinson’s hallucinations

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.

WHY IT MATTERSHallucinations 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.
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Parkinson’s psychosis and UTIs: Is there a connection?

Some people with Parkinson's disease experience hallucinations or false beliefs, which is called psychosis. However, sudden changes in thinking or behavior might actually be caused by a urinary tract infection (UTI) rather than Parkinson's itself. Learning to tell the difference between these two conditions helps doctors give the right treatment.

WHY IT MATTERSParkinson's patients experiencing sudden confusion or hallucinations need to know that a UTI could be the culprit—and treating the infection might resolve symptoms without changing Parkinson's medications.
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