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My husband is in the advance stage of Parkinson disease and dementia. Parkinson is a horrific disease and everyone does not have the same experiences. His Parkinson moving disorder neurologist prescribed a medication called Nupazid. It really helped him. When my husband was sun downing, I was told to turn on the lights and go into his world as if everything he is seeing when hallucinating and illuminating, is what you're seeing it too.
As mentioned, in the other message, there are a lot of good information on Parkinson disease and Sun downing.
I used to try to plan something stress-free for my dad during those hours...like sitting on the patio as the sun goes down and I would just chat away...tossing a soft ball between our outdoor chairs if that worked, or taking his music outside. I only said simple things to him like "Great music, right Dad?" or "Beautiful evening, right Dad?" or I would plan a treat, like ice cream. His sundowning was either confusion, seeing things, or obsessively shouting "Five!" It takes a lot of love and patience but it makes it much easier for them....sometimes he was suspicious of things he would see and I would make up names for what he was seeing..."oh, that's just that neighbor; he's a great guy...oh, yes, I see that but it isn't anything important, I'll keep my eye on it". Things like that. Hope this helps.
What exactly is he doing? Having hallucinations? Turn on lots of lights as hallucinations may be worse in low light or the dark. There is a medication approved for hallucinations only in Parkinson's patients. Some hallucinations may be caused by certain other meds. Usually PD patients will see small sized animals or people. I know of someone who saw bubbles on a dark background. He scoured the Internet and found two other people with the exact same hallucination. Turns out to have been a side effect of one specific med they were taking for Parkinson's. If his Sundowning is something else please explain more so we can maybe help with other ideas. Check out the Las Vegas Cleveland Clinic online free webinars. Today's topic was psychosis (hallucinations and delusions) in patients with dementia. The doctor was specifically talking about Alzheimers, Vascular Dementia, FTD, (FrontoTemporalDementia) and Lewy Body Dementia (which is basically part of Parkinson's). You can find their recorded sessions sessions at cclunchlearn.com. Today's session should be available tomorrow. The sessions are Wednesdays at noon Pacific Time
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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As mentioned, in the other message, there are a lot of good information on Parkinson disease and Sun downing.
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Some hallucinations may be caused by certain other meds. Usually PD patients will see small sized animals or people. I know of someone who saw bubbles on a dark background. He scoured the Internet and found two other people with the exact same hallucination. Turns out to have been a side effect of one specific med they were taking for Parkinson's. If his Sundowning is something else please explain more so we can maybe help with other ideas. Check out the Las Vegas Cleveland Clinic online free webinars. Today's topic was psychosis (hallucinations and delusions) in patients with dementia. The doctor was specifically talking about Alzheimers, Vascular Dementia, FTD, (FrontoTemporalDementia) and Lewy Body Dementia (which is basically part of Parkinson's). You can find their recorded sessions sessions at cclunchlearn.com. Today's session should be available tomorrow. The sessions are Wednesdays at noon Pacific Time