Learn the signs of Parkinson’s disease–related
hallucinations and
delusions
Learn the signs of Parkinson’s disease–related hallucinations and delusions
Learn the signs of Parkinson’s disease–related
hallucinations and
delusions
Learn the signs of Parkinson’s disease–related hallucinations and delusions
Below are videos of people whose lives have been impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD)–related hallucinations and delusions.
They may help you understand your own experiences.*
*Individual experiences may vary.
Seeing, hearing, or experiencing things that others don’t.
Yvette speaks with her neurologist, Dr. Friedman, and the head nurse from her assisted living facility about her experiences with PD-related hallucinations.
Seeing, hearing, or experiencing things that others don’t.
Yvette’s experience with hallucinations
Yvette speaks with her neurologist, Dr. Friedman, and the head nurse from her assisted living facility about her experiences with PD-related hallucinations.
Believing things that are not true.
Thinking someone is trying to harm, steal from, or deceive you
Believing that your loved one is being unfaithful
Thinking a song or TV show is speaking to you directly
Patty and Bruce’s experience with delusions
Patty and her husband, Bruce, speak with his neurologist,
PD-related hallucinations and delusions may present differently in each person. As symptoms progress, some individuals may no longer understand that what they perceive or believe is not real.
The challenges of living with Parkinson’s disease–related hallucinations and delusions
If you are living with PD-related hallucinations and delusions or caring for someone experiencing these symptoms—it’s important to talk to a Parkinson’s specialist. They rely on hearing from you or your caregiver. PD-related hallucinations and delusions may present new challenges, and a PD specialist can help you navigate them.
Hallucinations and delusions may increase the need for additional assistance and support at home
The symptoms can worsen over time. It gets harder for people with PD-related hallucinations and delusions to know what they experience or believe is real or not
Both the person experiencing PD-related hallucinations and delusions and their caregiver can experience emotional distress
While the exact cause of PD-related hallucinations and delusions are not understood, you are not alone in this journey.
Locate a Parkinson’s specialist so they can help you understand what you or your loved one is experiencing and explore treatment options.