CommunityDiscussions About What Is Parkinson's Disease

1. Parkinson's taking toll on parent's relationship

   Community Discussion - My father has been living with Parkinson's since 1998. He is only 62 years old. It has been very difficult for him and also our family. From his medications, we noticed a behavioural change in him. He is now retired but my mother is still working full-time...

2. The National Alliance for Caregiving is seeking family caregivers of veterans for a new study

   Community Discussion - Caring.com is pleased to work with the The National Alliance for Caregiving in helping them find family caregivers of veterans for a new study. If you fall into this category, we encourage you to read on and consider participating.

3. Stressed And Confused

   Community Discussion - My mom has Parkinson's and is ordering me around when I'm the one taking care of her!

4. I've become so resentful about caring for my mom!

   Community Discussion - My brothers told me that when I sold her house, they thought that was to keep her out of a nursing home. Well I HAVE DONE THAT!! FOR 5 YEARS!!! I'm absolutely exhausted!! I can't leave her alone and they refuse to help.

5. My Mom Has Parkinson's And I Am Worried For Her

   Community Discussion - hi, so my mom has been diagnosed with Parkinson's about a year and a half ago and its progressed fairly fast. i am so worried for her and my dad. You see they live in NM and I am in Utah trying to care for my own family. I have to remain here and am trying to rebuild my marriage and keep my family together...

6. Parkinson's Disease Caregivers, Where Are You?

   Community Discussion - My mother was independent but since she broke her arm, she relies on me 100%. I get no help or support. What do you do?

7. I feel guilty over how I have treated my parents...

   Community Discussion - I regret so much from how I handled my father's illness.. from my impatience to my misunderstanding.

8. Parkinson's: What Should I Expect Next?

   Community Discussion - Some things are still good, but other things are not so good. What's going to happen next?

9. How Can I Get My Husband To Agree He Needs More Help?

   Community Discussion - You asked, "How to I get my husband to agree that he needs more care than I can give him. I am really lucky in that we can afford to have someone come in and do some caregiving, but he is convinced that only I can do what he needs. He has parkinson's disease, is blind in one eye: he can walk, but wobbles and often needs a steadying hand...

10. My Father Has Parkinsons's...help

    Community Discussion - I'm a 17 year old girl still in highschool, yet having to deal with my fathers recent diagnosis of parkinson's. He's already in stage two and on the medicine. I'm trying my best not to stress him out even more and agrivate his shaking, but it's very hard. I need some advice on how to deal with this disease...

11. My Dad Was Just Diagnosed With Parkinson's

    Community Discussion - Dad's 83. He's been healthy all his life, but the last 2 years he's gotten weaker: more fragile, and physically tired. His hands shake.