Vision changes prior to DBS surgery may risk delirium in patients

Changes in vision and eye health prior to deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery can be a significant predictor of delirium in the hours after this Parkinson’s disease surgery, a study suggests. A post-operative risk of the psychiatric condition was found to be greater in older patients and those with…

Creating Dementia-friendly Communities, One Dementia Friend at a Time

Research suggests a genetic connection between Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and Lewy body dementia. So, when my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, I became an advocate for dementia awareness. I may or may not face dementia as my Parkinson’s progresses, but my dad is facing it now. Together,…