Is there such a thing a parkinsons dementia

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Please read the short scenario and then answer the questions the son is asking in relation to his brother's new diagnosis. Answers need to be written in full sentences.

My father has just been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. This is so new to my sister and me. We do not know anything about the condition and have some questions for the nurse:

1. Are there any psychosocial considerations that I need to know about to care for him?

2. Is there such a thing a Parkinson's dementia?

3. Are there any community resources that you can recommend that focus on Parkinson's disease patients and their families? (look on internet).

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