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Dementia and Hallucinations ~~~~ Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
A hallucination is an experience of something that does not exist, a perception of something in the absence of an external stimulus that has qualities of a real one. It can involve any of our five senses, and for this reason we can divide hallucinations into five groups: Visual hallucinations – seeing flashing lights, people, animals or objects. Auditory hallucinations – hearing voices or footsteps. Olfactory hallucinations – smelling things such as smoke or perfume Tactile

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jul 264 min read


What is Lewy Bodies Dementia? Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
Lewy Body Dementia is an overlooked and often misunderstood clinical condition.
When we think of dementia, very often we think of Alzheimer’s disease since it is the most frequent cause of dementia in the elderly. However, Lewy body dementia (LBD) is another common type of progressive dementia, and one of the most complex to diagnose and manage.

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jan 214 min read
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