Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com.
When you or a loved one with Parkinson’s disease has hallucinations, it can be confusing and distressing. Hallucinations occur in 20 percent to 40 percent of people with Parkinson’s, and they are the most common form of Parkinson’s disease psychosis (PDP). Hallucinations are perceptions of things that aren’t real. They can occur in different forms. Sometimes, minor hallucinations don’t interfere much with daily life, but in some cases, they impact quality of life for people with the condition as well as their caregivers.
“All week I’ve had a rough time with hallucinations. They are coming more frequently than before, and staying longer,” a MyParkinsonsTeam member shared. “Sometimes it’s very difficult to get through these hallucinations.”