Dementia and Parkinson's: Definition, Causes, and Management

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In this webinar about dementia in people with later-onset Parkinson's, Rodolfo Savica, MD, PhD, from the Mayo Clinic discusses the definition of dementia, its causes, management strategies, and much more. Find all 10 topic areas Dr. Savica discusses below:

0:00 - Introduction
0:45 - Differentiating later-onset Parkinson's from young onset Parkinson's
2:20 - The difference in cognition between males and females
5:45 - Differentiating between terminology as it relates to cognition and dementia
12:04 - The percentage of people with later-onset Parkinson's who get dementia
27:40 - Understanding the holistic nature of cognitive symptoms and understanding the impact of natural aging on cognition
31:05 - The role of neuropsychological testing
35:06 - What can be done about dementia or cognitive symptoms?
40:55 - Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and dementia
50:45 - Incoherent speaking while falling asleep
52:09 - The importance of being proactive with your Parkinson's care


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