Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry10 Jun

Parkinson’s Brain Fog: Is It Normal… Or Is It Something More Serious?

Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why?

Read the same paragraph three times?

Lost your train of thought halfway through a sentence?

Welcome to one of the most frustrating and misunderstood symptoms of Parkinson’s: brain fog.

And if you've ever wondered...

"Is this normal?"

"Is this Parkinson's?"

"Is this the beginning of dementia?"

You're definitely not alone.

In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I share what Parkinson's brain fog actually feels like, how it affects daily life, and the strategies that have helped me work with it instead of fighting against it.

We talk about:

• The difference between Parkinson's brain fog and dementia
• Why your brain can feel slower even when it still works
• How medication timing affects thinking and focus
• Why multitasking becomes so difficult
• The surprising role fatigue and stress play in cognitive symptoms
• Why forgetting things doesn't automatically mean something serious is happening

I also share the practical tools I use every day:

• Scheduling important thinking during my best ON times
• Using notes, alarms, and reminders as a "backup brain"
• Reducing distractions and simplifying decisions
• Taking breaks before I crash instead of after
• The simple phrase that prevents misunderstandings with family and friends

This episode also includes Carmen’s Care Partner Corner, where Carmen shares what brain fog looks like from the outside and how patience can make a bigger difference than most people realize.

Because the truth is...

Brain fog doesn't mean your brain is broken.

Sometimes it just means your brain needs a different set of rules.

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⚠️ Important Note

This is my personal Parkinson’s journey. What works for me may not work for everyone. Parkinson’s is different for each person, and medication plans should always be discussed with your doctor or healthcare provider.

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