I too am new to this list. My 80-year-old father was diagnosed with PD about
7-8 years ago. His condition is worsening. Hallucinations, sleep problems,
agitation. His mobility seems to be ok but, mentally, that's another story.
It is so depressing and frustrating to see him that way during the few hours a
week that I visit. I can't imagine what my poor mother (also 80) is feeling.
I don't think that she's getting any help from the doctor's office. But then
again, my mom's not one to complain and probably is too proud to ask at the
neurologist's office for support group and other information to ease her
through this experience. I am close to tears when I think of what she is going
through and I need to get her some help.
Does anyone on this list live in the Western New York area (preferably the
northern suburbs of Buffalo)? Can anyone provide me with information about how
to get my mom the help that she deserves?
On Feb 19, 12:32pm, S.J. Wolfe wrote:
> Subject: PD dementia
> Hello, I am a newbie to this list, so please excuse me if I am asking
> about something which has been recently covered.
> My mother has PD and I am curious about PD dementia. She is 73 years old,
> and very very forgetful, forgets words, people's names, etc. The doctor
> says it is not Alzheimers, and that it is due to her meds. She takes three
> cinemet (sp?) per day. She is also sometimes very petulant, and has an
> exceedingly short attention span, all of which drive my poor father
> slightly bats.
> I have been in a position to go and stay with her when he goes away, but
> this is changing and I will no longer be able to do this. Does anyone know
> if there are PD support groups in the Westfield/Springfield Mass. area?
> She also has macula degeneration and is losing her sight which doesn't
> help.
> Please respond to me off list if this is repeat information which would
> bore everyone!
> TIF
> S.J. Wolfe
>
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