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He was misdiagnosed six years ago with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was correctly diagnosed with Parkinson’s with dementia just recently
Parkinson’s disease dementia is a real condition known as PDD, but wandering at night does not tell you exactly what stage he is in. It may come from dementia, poor sleep, medication, or confusion. If this wandering is new or suddenly worse, call his doctor promptly, because an infection or medication problem can sometimes cause a sudden change.
For now, make the house as safe as possible. Use night-lights, remove anything he could trip over, secure outside doors, and consider a door alarm so you know if he tries to leave. He may also need someone nearby at night. The Parkinson’s Foundation and Alzheimer’s Association offer helpful safety information. Please talk with his neurologist and explain exactly what has been happening. I hope everything works out well.
Nighttime wandering and confusion in Parkinson's disease dementia can sometimes look very similar to symptoms seen in other forms of dementia, which can make diagnosis tricky. It's worth knowing that Parkinson's disease dementia has its own distinct set of symptoms that a neurologist can help identify.
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