Parkinson's Disease

Questions and Answers

1. What is the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia?

   - What's the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia? There are many differences between Alzheimer's and dementia, although they're easily confused.
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2. Why is my mother having trouble swallowing?

   - My mom has a lot of problems swallowing lately. It seems to come and go. She keeps claiming she can't swallow. She would chew and spit out, even the foods she used to love eating. She would say she can't swallow it. I assure her she can swallow the vitamins which are tough. Then she would do it. Every meal takes up to two hours...
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3. Where can I find a support group for caregivers of dementia...

   - Where can I find a support group for caregivers of dementia patients in Palm Beach County, Florida, who also have Parkinson's?
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4. Will he ever walk or talk again?

   - My husband is 72 years old and has had Parkinson's for about five years. On June 27, 2009 he had an aneurysm. Will this prevent him from ever walking talking or doing anything for himself that he used to? He is now in an extended care facility.
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5. How can I get my father to join a Parkinson's disease support group?

   - I've been trying to get my father to join a support group for Parkinson's disease patients in his community, but he's been reluctant to do so. He was diagnosed over two years ago and doesn't get out to socialize as much as he used to. How can I encourage him to connect with others?
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6. How do I decide what is the best environment for my mother?

   - How do I decide what is the best environment for my mother-- she has Parkinson's dementia and is confused, irritated and unhappy living at home with a full time live-in aid? She constantly tries to run out of the home and sometimes calls the police for help saying that she wants to get out and go home...
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7. What do we do during a panic attack?

   - My mother-in-law is 87 and has Parkinson's. Sometimes she experiences up to three-hour long episodes of anxiety and panic with heavy, fast breathing, abdominal pain, nausea and some hallucinations. What do you recommend doing during these episodes?
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8. What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's?

   - What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's? How can I tell if my mother has Alzheimer's or dementia? I just know she's forgetting more and more.
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9. Is it OK for my mother to keep her recent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease a secret from friends and colleagues?

   - Is it okay to conceal a Parkinson's disease diagnosis from friends and colleagues? Expert commentary on the consequences of concealing Parkinson's.
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10. Why are urinary tract infections in elderly women so common?

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