He is in a wheelchair, cannot talk, slurred speech for years after having DBS in 2012.
He is almost bent in half when standing.
Hallucinates but Nuplazid helps.
Dementia also.
Appetite very good.
Doses off several times a day.
Retaining too much urine in bladder.
Falls immediately upon standing.
Very. very thin.
I feel he is in Stage 5. Does anyone agree?
Have you discussed surgery options with his neurologist? How is he responding to the meds?
In short, a pacemaker to try to get some portions of the brain to activate thereby improving muscle movement