Parkinson Disease Dementia (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Parkinson's Disease Dementia Overview
- Parkinson's Disease Dementia Causes
- Parkinson's Disease Dementia Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Parkinson's Disease Dementia Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Medical Treatment
There is no specific therapy for dementia in PD. Although cognitive symptoms initially may appear to respond to drugs that promote dopamine production, the improvement is mild and transient.
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Parkinson disease (Parkinson's disease, PD) is a disabling, progressive condition that is predominantly thought of as a movement disorder.
