Dr. Daniel Weintraub - Cognitive Complications in Parkinson's

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Depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, psychosis and impulse control disorders can be common in people with Parkinson’s and have a profound effect on quality of life. It’s important as a person living with Parkinson’s or as a Parkinson’s care partner to become more educated about these conditions, how they may affect the goal of living well and ways to manage and mitigate them.

In this webinar on psychiatric and cognitive complications in Parkinson’s, Dr. Weintraub addressed:

- Parkinson’s progression and signs to look out for
- Depression and mood disorders
- The difference between Parkinson’s depression and general depression
- The correlation between mood, motor function and Levodopa levels
Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis (PDP)
- Cognitive impairment and dementia and common cognitive profiles of those with Parkinson’s
- Impulse control disorders (ICDs) and related behaviors
- Anxiety
- And much more