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May God keep Ivan out of a nursing home. The idea makes my skin crawl, for sure. But as I read Ivan's reasons for remaining in his home I as reminded that nursing home placement need not be the 'ultimate solution' for people with PD (Ivan, the rest of what I write is *not* for you, but offers an alternative for others). Foster care placement allows those who are still want to 'have a life' to continue with their's. Usually, Foster Care occurs in ordinary housing with small numbers of similarly impaired residents. Care is offered around the clock, but residents are not bond to the home, may travel if capable, may have pets in some instances, and may even cook for themselves - if their disability allows. Maybe instead of the PD community seeking large residential facilities to provide services to our loved ones, we should consider forming such 'group homes'. ----- God bless Mary Ann (CG Jamie 60.20)