My name is Patty and my mother has had Parkinson's for the last two
years. She is 77 years old and is currently in a nursing home here
in Illinois. She takes Tasmar for the disease.
She has choked a few times when she tries to eat. They have begun to
grind up her meat at her mealtimes.Nursing staff stated this is usually
done with Parkinson patients...something about the tongue muscles not
working when she needs to swallow. Is this common? Right now
it is just her meat but they said eventually all her foods will be ground
up. She seems to shake alot more than in the past. Especially if
something is upsetting her, i.e., being put in the nursing home.
She explains it to me as if her mind tells her to move but her body does
not move. She is in a wheelchair most of the time, but some days
she can walk with her walker. I wish I could help her more.
Each year is seems to get worse. I am hoping to learn alot more
with this listserv. Thanks for being there!
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