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Becky--it's tough to help long-distance. And you do, of course, need to avoid hurting your mom's feelings, even if they may be unrealistic. Do you know if there's a PD support group in their area? Or a general one for caregivers? Either one might be helpful to her. And has he seen a neurologist? The dropping of meds is,I think,unusual. Can you visit them in person to talk with her, or does it have to be done by phone or letter, which makes it harder to see how she responds? I wonder if they have much info re: PD, or if they may not realize (or be in denial about) future needs, when it may be harder for mom to cope alone? If they need info, the Natl. Parkinson Foundation in Miami FL has excellent pubs they'll send free--you could call them at 1-800-327-4545 on your folks' behalf. If they are aware that you monito r this list, can you gently share what you learn about other people's exper- iences as a way of bringing up alternatives? Without knowing more, it's hard to respond morehelpfully, but stay tuned! Good luck-- Camilla Flintermann