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Emily, i certainly know what you are going through at this point, my dad is 80, is home, but has spent some time in a NH. My mother wanted to have him home, and she is doing so much for him, as well as using two aids that come in a few hours a day. He has other problems in addition to PD, he seems "content" but certainly not "happy" he is basically bedridden, has very little pleasure, other than family and friends who visit, and his food. He does not have enough vision to enjoy TV, can't read for the same reason . I don't want to get any more depressing, but remember that many people do not live into their 70's, due to accidents, sickness, etc. so don't dwell on the survival rate in a place where no one comes who is really healthy, and most are quite old, many NH's have residents over 100. If your mom can make the decision, and you can live with it, whatever it is, just go with it and know she will be doing what she wants. Good luck. Ken B