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Reply to message from [log in to unmask] of Mon, 30 Jun Hi diane! You see it may take longer to type, but so what:)))))) Life goes on:)) With PD you can not be rushed. This could be one of the frustrations your father is facing, thus he tends to give up. Yes all of us would like to be the way we use to be but we are not. For that matter, no one in this world is the same as they were when they were younger. As for the paranoia (sp?), there are meds that can be coordinated with his PD meds . NOT just the typical drugs for mood swings, sleep disorders,ect. Also, by chance is his room near the kitchen or eating area. Could it be that he smells the food being cooked. Or I have heard that a PWP has an sense that s/he smells gas, ect. Someone could search the Netscape for this information. In summary here is a list of possible ideas 1. recliner in his room, so he starts getting out of his bed 2.a computer for him to type on 3.magazines- short stories for reading 4.Winnie walker per doctors orders not mine:)))) 5.wood craft kits from a craft store . Maybe make something for the grandchildren????? 6. get the aides to bring him into the patient lounge area or activities room. 7.What about occupational therapy ? ????> These are some suggestions that should be discuss your dad's doctor. Nancy M. >We're looking for ideas for things to keep my Dad busy. ... > >He's never really been a TV-watcher, nor much of a reader. He enjoyed working on his computer until about 18 months ago, when "his brain took too long to process things" and he became discouraged. > >I think he's frustrated because he doesn't have "things to do". He's always worked, and been busy. Does anyone have any ideas of things that we can suggest? > >Some limitations.... right now he's confined to a spot. He can't get up on his own, because his balance is horrible. He's right handed, and that's the arm that's in a cast (from knuckles to armpit) because of several falls 8 weeks ago. > >Any ideas will be welcomed! > >Thanks in advance. > >Diane McHutchison >[log in to unmask] >LD Caregiver for Dad (69/7+) > > --