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Parkinson Disease Dementia (cont.)

Prevention

We know of no way of preventing dementia in PD.

Outlook

Persons with PD and dementia have a poorer prognosis than persons with PD without dementia. Their risk of mood disorders and other complications, as well as premature death, is higher.



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Parkinson disease (Parkinson's disease, PD) is a disabling, progressive condition that is predominantly thought of as a movement disorder.

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