Peter Dawson, 82 (husband)

Health background

  • Parkinson's disease
  • Gout
  • Early dementia related to his Parkinson's disease
  • Developed Parkinson's disease 15 years ago and now poorly controlled
  • Experiences side-effects associated with his medications (dyskinesia)
  • Social drinker in the past

Medications

  • Levodopa 100/25 mg qid
  • Entacapone 200 mg qid
  • Cabergoline 1 mg daily
  • Allopurinol 100 mg daily

Other comments

  • Retired engineer
  • Will ultimately need to move to an Aged Care home