Studies suggest that 50 – 80% of people with Parkinson’s disease may end up with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD). Here is how you can help.
Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia
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Behavior Changes with Dementia: Hallucinations
When a person with dementia hallucinates, they experience something very real to them that nobody else does, because they sense something that isn’t there.
Respite Care for the Holidays
As you prepare for your needed and welcome break during the holiday season, remember that you aren’t alone and respite care can be the way for you to take better care of yourself during any busy or stressful time.
Behavior Changes with Dementia: Aggression
If you are on the receiving end of aggressive behavior remember that it is not about you and the person with dementia is not behaving as they are on purpose.
Home Safety with Dementia: Danger Zones
Danger zones are areas of a home where specific safety risks exist. By moving tangible hazards to areas inaccessible to the one you are caring for, you create specific and controlled danger zones.
Behavior Changes with Dementia: Sexually Inappropriate Behavior
Inappropriate sexual behavior is disturbing, but it may feel like a much greater challenge when your loved one or the one you care for with dementia acts in ways that are new or different for them.
Home Safety with Dementia: Outside the Home
Dementia alters how a person responds to their environment, and symptoms can come on suddenly or gradually, so It is essential to plan for complete safety in the home environment regardless of the level of independence.
Caregiver, Care for You First
Give yourself permission every single day to care for yourself as a caregiver.