Expert Briefing: Hallucinations and Delusions in Parkinson's Disease

Do you see what I see? Hallucinations and Delusions in Parkinson's
Psychosis can be a frightening word. In Parkinson’s disease, the medical definition of psychosis usually starts with mild symptoms that can have a big impact on quality of life. Psychosis can vary from severe confusion to seeing things that aren’t there, to believing things that are not true. Find out what causes these symptoms, how people with Parkinson’s might experience them and management strategies.
Megan E. Gomez, PhD
Staff Psychologist, Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center
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This is so good! Thank you! So important for family and caregivers to listen to as well.

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Newly diagnosed this year.

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Thank you

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What if the hallucinations and delusion presence is hurting the patient mentally?

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Hi there - Treating Parkinson’s disease psychosis is a multistep process that begins with talking to your healthcare team. They will follow a series of steps to figure out how best to address your symptoms. We have more information here: www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/non-movement-symptoms/hallucinations-delusions

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We're here for you and your husband. 🩵 Know that we have additional resources for you as a care partner at www.parkinson.org/resources-support/carepartners.

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Hi......as am watching this video my father-in-law 83 age and mom in law 81 age are in a bad situation. My father-in-law has Parkinsons and his experiencing hallucinations and Delusions. It's bad because his wife doesn't understand now it's a big fight. And making the rest of the family doesn't get it. It's frustrating.

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We're sorry to hear your family is experiencing this. 🩵 If you'd like more information on hallucinations in PD that you can share with them, we invite you to visit: www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/non-movement-symptoms/hallucinations-delusions

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