{"id":3727,"date":"2024-01-05T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T09:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/39\/?p=3727"},"modified":"2024-01-11T09:42:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T09:42:18","slug":"dementia-odds-associated-with-parkinsons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/39\/california\/sandiego\/blog\/dementia-odds-associated-with-parkinsons\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Aging Adults with Parkinson\u2019s Get Dementia?"},"content":{"rendered":"
A significant number of seniors living with Parkinson\u2019s will develop dementia as the disease progresses. Their thinking skills and ability to make sound decisions may decrease, and they\u2019ll require assistance from others. Below, you\u2019ll find some of the reasons seniors with Parkinson\u2019s are at higher risk for dementia and what your aging loved one can do to address those issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Impact<\/b><\/h2>\n

Parkinson\u2019s causes significant changes in regions of the brain that play vital roles in how seniors move and feel. The disease damages nerve cells deep in the brain, and when dopamine production slows down or stops, the symptoms of Parkinson\u2019s become worse. Your loved one will then have difficulty moving around, and he or she may experience tremors and muscle stiffness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As the disease continues to affect the neurons, the nerve cells will have difficulty sending messages between the brain and the body. Over time, your loved one will find it challenging to remember familiar people, places, and objects. Your parent may also have difficulty communicating with others and exhibit a lack of emotion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Aging in place can present a few challenges for seniors living with dementia. However, they can still live independently at home with the help of professional <\/span>dementia care. San Diego<\/span><\/a> families can rely on Assisting Hands Home Care to provide their elderly loved ones with mental and social stimulation, timely medication reminders, assistance with meal prep, and much more. Our caregivers are available around the clock to help your loved one live a happier and healthier life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Early Symptoms<\/b><\/h2>\n

Seniors whose Parkinson\u2019s is diagnosed early have a better chance of controlling the disease, and they can often prevent severe symptoms such as dementia. Most aging adults and their caregivers confuse the warning signs with normal aging and don\u2019t seek help. However, when treatment is administered early, it has a better chance of being effective. Some of the early warning signs of Parkinson\u2019s disease are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n