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Hello Debbie, my name is Chuck and Im CG for my wife Joyce 52/13years with PD. You are not alone with your frustrations, your depression and your attitude. Im taking the liberty of telling you that all CG'ers share your feelings and emotions. Your mom's feelings are likewise justified but today there are many medical alternatives for her. Not knowing her symptoms or her position re medical insurance, whether or not she has seen/or seeing a movement disorder specialist with a PD background and/or a therapist familiar with movement disorders it seems to me that you should investigate these matters. Mom is not too old (stubborn maybe) to be treated successfully on both fronts. As for yourself maybe your "too close" to the problem. Do you have any help from familty or hired home care workers?? Personally speaking, I am able to cope by separating my wife from the person who has the PD. Sounds crazy but during her most difficult times, Im helping "a person". Only afterwards when the pain subsides do I hug my wife.... I found I was not able to give comfort with tears blocking my view. Thats me....Im only explaining how I manage this situation. There's no question about it, He has put us CG'ers to His greatest test....Your Mom needs you, my wife needs me...we must remain strong!!! and healthy. Stay on this reflector, we are a huge family of thousands of concerned people ready to help you and give first hand advice to your Mom. Chuck