How to Accept Lost TimeAs a caregiver, I now realize my husband’s irrational snd sometimes cruel behavior that nearly destroyed our marriage was something he could not help. I forgive him, but the loss...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesAcceptanceCaregivers & Care Partners
Handling IntimacyMy 86 year old husband with PD has been declining for a number of years (I am 20 years younger and have MS). We moved him into an assisted living...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCaregivers & Care Partners
DrivingI'm not a Parkie, but a caregiver. Is anyone else concerned about driving and when to halt his driving? How do you approach this sensitive topic?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesCopingCaregivers & Care Partners
Self-care for CaregiversI recently had a discussion with a fellow PD caregiver about self-care. We discussed how hard it is for PD caregivers to find time to care for themselves. She had...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCaregivers & Care Partners
Finding provider in US from abroadHello, I am living in eastern Europe and will be in the states this upcoming summer-fall. I was hoping for some advise on finding a motion disorder specialist that I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCaregivers & Care PartnersDiagnosisMotor Symptoms
Sleep meds and parkinsons My MIL is 84 years old and sleeping 2-3 hours at a time throughout the night. She doesn't act out her dreams, have RLS, or tremors, no typical parkinsons symptoms...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCaregivers & Care PartnersHealthcare TeamSleep
Navigating Parkinson's What exactly does a social worker do? I see people recommend getting in touch w one to "help w things" but I never hear what those "things" are. Some work...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatmentHealthcare TeamCaregivers & Care Partners
Positive mindset with good vibes I am 73 and diagnosed with PD 5 years ago. I enjoy gardening, music, Indian dancing, hydrotherapy and walking football/soccer. What I like most is the walking soccer. It’s a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesAcceptanceCaregivers & Care PartnersCoping
YOPD - Carer Good Afternoon Community Members, I am a young person, who is a carer for my partner who was diagnosed with PD at 25yrs, this was some years ago. I think...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCaregivers & Care PartnersExerciseFriends & Family
Shaving troublesHello. I am an OT trying to assist a 70yo male with PD to be independent with shaving facial hair, despite moderate hand tremors. Any compensatory strategies or products that...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesAssistive DevicesCaregivers & Care Partners