PD runs rampant in one part of my family. Per my understanding, there is no definitive diagnosis but the accumulation of symptoms. Parkinson’s and Lewy Body disease are basically the same, and it’s generally called one or the other depending on the sequence of the symptoms. Hallucinations being probably the most dreaded symptom. If hallucinations and delusions appear first, it’s differentiated from Alzheimer’s because hallucinations can be so overwhelming compared to confusion and dementia and the disease is called Lewy Body. Other PD symptoms usually come later but because the hallucinations can be so severe the other PD symptoms by comparison are less an issue. If other PD symptoms appear first it’s usually called Parkinson’s. If and when hallucinations start it then becomes Parkinson’s with Lewy Body or Parkinson’s with Hallucinations. The best I can think of for why the hallucinations or Lewy body words are so significant is because in many cases,until then, someone with Parkinson’s can be functioning. Once the hallucinations start it’s the game changer and they can become a danger to themselves or others.
As far as I know, there are no drugs that will stop the hallucinations or delusions. Some may see monsters others may see angels, or their long deceased grandmothers and have happy experiences with the illusions.
I agree that Biden displays PD symptoms. He seems to be functional with mild dementia. There are lots of test to evaluate the amount of dementia. Like can he draw simple geometric figures, or draw the face of a clock and put the numbers in the right place. Is his handwriting shrinking? Hallucinations? When he wanders off I think maybe so. Like he may be following an imaginary person.
Everything considered, let’s remember that he works for us. He isn’t a king and we aren’t his subjects. Like him or not, he owes us a status check of his mental and physical health.
