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Memory and Thinking Changes in Parkinson’s Disease
… , such as a urinary tract infection, depression or sleep problem, which could potentially worsen cognition. … (being “with it” one day and “out of it” the next), and sleep, mood and behavioral changes. Because of their … be helpful, but many have potential side effects such as sleepiness or confusion, so they generally are used …
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Ask the MD: Hospital or Emergency Room Care with Parkinson’s
July 8, 2026
… of illness, the illness itself, an unfamiliar environment, sleep disruption, new medications or delays in receiving … — which might be used for hallucinations, confusion or sleep problems. Pain medications: Demerol (meperidine) can … is also not recommended, as it can worsen constipation. Sleep aids: Sedating medications can increase confusion and …
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Ask the MD: Having Surgery When You Have Parkinson's
March 21, 2019
… see if you can avoid general anesthesia, which puts you to sleep. Doctors can do some procedures with local or regional …
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Foundation Launches $5 Million Industry-Focused Therapeutics Development Initiative
April 10, 2006
… for symptoms represented in the general population, such as sleep disorders and depression. The new initiative is part …
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Securing a Future for Family and Parkinson's Research
October 21, 2020
… the whole trip, he kept complaining that he had difficulty sleeping.” But it was his son’s words that resonated with …
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Ask the MD: Caring for the Parkinson’s Care Partner during a Pandemic
November 20, 2020
… to write a gratitude list, call a friend, or, if safe, even sleep in a separate room to ensure adequate rest (you can …