The Parkinson’s symptoms Ryan and his family didn’t know about

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When my dad developed Parkinson's-related hallucinations and delusions, and he began seeing things that weren't there and believing things that weren't true, it was incredibly hard on him and our family. At the time, we didn't really know how to help him. Hallucinations and delusions are part of the untold story of Parkinson's, even though about half the people who develop the disease may experience them at some point over the course of their disease. And that's why I tell people if my family's experience sounds familiar, then don't wait, just talk to your doctor about it.”

—Ryan Reynolds, actor and advocate

Ryan’s family’s Parkinson’s story was just the beginning. This year, we are expanding the conversation. Ryan sits down with Parkinson's disease advocates to share new stories, breaking the silence to prove that you are not alone.

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Hallucinations and delusions are a common part of Parkinson’s

Over the course of their disease, about 50% of people living with Parkinson's disease (PD) may see things that aren't there or believe things that aren't true. Learn how hallucinations and delusions are connected to PD.

What are the risk factors?

It’s important to recognize PD-related hallucinations and delusions early because they can get worse over time. Learn what challenges these symptoms can bring and what makes them hard to talk about.

What are the signs?

Motor symptoms:

→Resting tremors
→Slowness of movement
→Rigid muscles
→Trouble with movement

Nonmotor symptoms:

→Anxiety
→Loss of mental sharpness/acuity
→Constipation, impaired bladder control
→Hallucinations
→Delusions

The less-talked-about symptoms of Parkinson’s

While the physical effects of Parkinson's may be more recognizable, there's another side to the disease. Signs and symptoms vary from person to person but generally fall into two types: motor and nonmotor.

Nonmotor symptoms like hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or experiencing things that others don't) and delusions (believing things that are not true) are common in PD. Like other aspects of the condition, they're also treatable.

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If you or the person you care for has Parkinson's, answer these 4 questions and share them with your doctor. This will help your doctor determine if you are experiencing some of the nonmotor symptoms of PD.*

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