Susan Imke
Caring.com expert
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Susan Imke is a gerontological nurse practitioner in Fort Worth, Texas, and coauthor of The Comfort of Home for Parkinson's Disease: A Guide for Caregivers.
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Thursday July 31, 2008
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How do I get Mom to see a doctor when she's in denial that she might have symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
Answer - It isn't clear from this description that your mother has Parkinson's disease, but you're wise to encourage her to have a doctor evaluate her symptoms. Your mom's reluctance to see a physician could mean that she suspects something is wrong, but she's not ready to deal with it yet. -
What should I do when my parent with Parkinson's disease suddenly "freezes"?
Answer - Getting stuck in place tends to happen when people with Parkinson's disease are anxious or feel rushed, or when they're navigating small passageways like going in and out of elevators or through a doorway. It's embarrassing and awkward for them. -
How can I get my father to join a Parkinson's disease support group?
Answer - I'm a big fan of support groups. If your father is apprehensive about seeing other patients with Parkinson's disease who are further along in the illness, what I'd say to him is: "Yes, you may see someone who's considerably impaired because of Parkinson's...
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