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June 8, 2026

Paratonia in Advanced Dementia: A Frequently Misunderstood Movement Disorder

Paratonia is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle stiffening that affects nearly all individuals with advanced dementia, yet it remains poorly recognized in routine clinical practice. Often misinterpreted as intentional resistance to care, untreated paratonia may progress to muscle contr...