Connect with others who understand.

  • Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  • Real advice from people who’ve been there
  • People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
Powered By
Real members of MyParkinsonsTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
Glasgow, UK

My grandfather has parkinson & alzheimers.
We have noticed recently that he is closing his eyes often.. and no sleeping as he is talking.

We even asked him on a few occasion « open your eyes » but he responds « my eyes are open »

Is this an additional parkinson symptom?

December 26, 2017
 · 
Reactions
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

RenaeWhiteleyMcFarland - the reason you keep seeing Alzheimer's patients mixed up with PD patients is because as PD progresses, the PD patient acquires Alzheimer's. However, the reverse is not true - there are many Alzheimer's patients who have never had PD & never will.

January 2, 2018
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thanks all. I have spoken to his parkinson nurse who advised that he may have entered in the advanced/ complex stage of PD.... the concern is he is doing it when he is eating which is worrying his medical team due to the risk of chocking....
the issue we are facing on the top is that to him he hasnt go PD or Alzheimers... his reasoning « its not proven » etc... his consultant has told him loads of times but i go in circles with it all. If he has reached the complex stage which comes with its own set of challenges it will be another merrygoround to get him the help he needs...

January 18, 2018
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I keep seeing Alzheimer’s patients mixed up with PD patients. The disease is different. Alzheimer’s is not the same

January 2, 2018
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes most likely I do that as well have been told it maybe Parkinson’s Plus PSP

December 31, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I understand his point of view. There are times that I feel like I can see through my eyelids. It is a strange sensation

December 28, 2017

Related Questions

View All
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
No problem I’ll get you