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Dear Jack Noble, Some time ago an ophthalmologist talked to our support group about vision problems in PD. Two main things he mentioned were tracking problems in reading, and blepharitis, the inflammation of the eyelids which may occur with anyone, but is common in PD also. My husband has to wash his carefully each day, because of this,and also has dry eyes, requiring the use of artificial tears at 4 hour intervals. He frequently has to close his eyes because they bother him,and complains of blurred vision, but the eye doc finds"nothing wrong". This seems to happen a lot with PD--vision is subjectively a problem without objective findings. Don't know if this relates to your question, but thought I'd mention it. Living alone is a problem that is shared by a man in our support group who has had PD for nearly 20 years, and manages because he has a good support system of friends. He is retired, but still drives some, despite severe spells of dyskinesia at times, and freezing. He has a device that calls 911 for emergencies.It is set up so that friends/family can also be called, whomever you name, and if the first one isn't reached, the next in line is called, etc. It gives him some assurance that he won't be left in a helpless state for long. I think his finances would not allow him to enter a lifecare facility, and he expects eventually to go to the nursing home where his wife, who has advanced Huntington's disease, is living. It might be a backup position for you to check out various appropriate facilities, assisted living, whatever, before you actually need them, to learn about their requirements for self-sufficiency, etc. It's great that you have friends who care so much about you! You could also look into home care options in DC, which should be plentiful,should you need them. Welcome to the list, and stay connected here! Camilla Flintermann,CG for Peter,78/7,Oxford,OH [log in to unmask]