November 13, 2024
Welcome to The Climb, your weekly journey with Lifecycle Sherpa, where we explore Parkinson’s Disease, its symptoms, treatments, tips, techniques, and build a supportive and knowledgeable community.
This week’s trail leads us to… delusions.
Question: What is it and why do they occur?
Answer:
Delusions are false beliefs not based on fact held by an individual. These can include thoughts of spousal infidelity, jealousy, or persecution. This is a very uncommon symptom but should be addressed with a physician.
Hallucinations occur as a result of degeneration of the visual and perceptual areas in the brain.
If you are experiencing delusions, speak to your doctor about available medications.
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See you next week!