Hi there,

I'm so sorry you're dealing with your dad's diagnosis.    Have you checked out any of our articles about it?  Here's a link to some helpful information.  http://www.caring.com/parkinsons-disease 

Are you caring for your dad on your own?  Or is there someone else there too?  I ask because it sounds like at such a young age you have your hands full.  I'm sure you're a totally capable young lady and you obviously have your head and heart in the right place.  I'm just hoping you have some support there for you and your dad.

*hugs*  I'll be thinking about you.  And welcome to Caring.com's groups.  I'm glad you joined us.

Hello, thanks for the adivce. It's me, my dad, my mom, and my brother at home. My mom does most of the care taking, i usually just help with getting him things if he can't. It's just hard to deal with it, I feel bad because I hate being at home but it's just so hard to see him like this..

Well thanks again, it really helped! 

I think you hit a nail on the head.  It's hard to be at home, but I'm sure you feel like somethings you have to be there.  It's a tough balance to strike.

I know if you've considered this, but maybe you could swap out time with your mom.  Maybe on a Saturday morning, or whatever, say to your mom "go out and do whatever you need (or go read a book, go for a walk, etc) and I'll take care of Dad until noon."  That way you can feel like you're "putting in the time" so to speak, giving your mom a break and spending time with your dad.  That way when you're busy with other things like school and friends, you'll feel good knowing you've helped out at other times.

I think the most important thing you can do for your dad is to let him know how much you love him, care about him and want to help.  I'm betting he understand that you're a teenager and have lots going on.