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In this video, Dr. Cherian Karunapuzha discusses advanced Parkinson’s with Davis Phinney Foundation Executive Director Polly Dawkins. Dr. Karunapuzha covers multiple interpretations of what “advanced Parkinson’s” means, what symptoms are associated with advanced Parkinson’s, and possible ways to manage those symptoms.
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
5:30 - What is advanced Parkinson’s?
11:08 - What is dementia, as it relates to advanced Parkinson’s?
16:05 - How can a care partner support their person with Parkinson’s?
20:37 - What can care partners do if they don’t always have access to specialists?
23:14 - What treatments and medications might be helpful for people living with advanced Parkinson’s?
34:29 - Parkinson’s hallucinations
38:36 - Falls, physical therapy, exercises, and developing routines
43:02 - Why would someone need to be hospitalized for hallucinations?
47:45 - When might extra support or hospice be needed for someone living with advanced Parkinson’s?
53:08 - Final thoughts and conclusion