How can you help your partner who is experiencing auditory hallucinations with Parkinson's?
What Mandy is experiencing - hearing voices of family and friends saying horrible things - is a type of auditory hallucination that can occur with Parkinson's disease. Between 20 to 40 percent of people with Parkinson's experience Show Full Answer
How can you help your partner who is experiencing auditory hallucinations with Parkinson's?
What Mandy is experiencing - hearing voices of family and friends saying horrible things - is a type of auditory hallucination that can occur with Parkinson's disease. Between 20 to 40 percent of people with Parkinson's experience psychosis symptoms like hallucinations.
These voices seem completely real to the person experiencing them, which can be very distressing. A MyParkinsonsTeam member described similar experiences: "I also have auditory hallucinations, mostly sounds like people whispering near me. But sometimes, I distinctly hear someone call my name."
Here's what you can do to help:
* Talk to Mandy's neurologist immediately about these symptoms - medication adjustments may help resolve the hallucinations
* Don't try to argue or reason with her about whether the voices are real
* Stay calm and respond gently when she's experiencing these episodes
* Find ways to distract and help her calm down during difficult moments
* Keep a journal documenting when hallucinations occur, their frequency, and any patterns you notice
It's important to know that only 10 to 20 percent of people with Parkinson's feel comfortable discussing hallucinations with their doctors, but many of these symptoms can be treated and managed effectively with the right medical support.
January 26
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