she has insurance,I'm trying to discover how I can help her mentally.Shes being treated for clinical depression also,and on many, many meds.I wonder if this could be a side effect from all the meds
2006-10-10 20:39:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
parkinsons is inherited and mostly its men who get it, so just be there for her, and make sure shes getting the best treatment she can, and you might think of having someone live with her, if shes alone because she will need help. falling is a big danger with parkinsons. i doubt that meds caused the parkinsons, but the parkinsons can cause the depression. keep her busy as much as you can , so she doesnt think of it.
2006-10-10 20:44:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parkinson's is a strange disease, there are many different things that have been suggested it is caused by, however the fact for now remains it is incurable and hard for people to go through, both person and family, you should read and talk to others that have dealt with family members who have had it, my grandmother had it and towards the end we had to feed her because she was too shaky to eat as well as take care of all her other necessities so become aware of what will happen, it is a slow disease usually so that helps both you and her adjust to it a bit... and the most important thing I think you do for her is let her know you are there whenever she needs you, but don't try to interfere with her independence, she will be capable of doing things on her own for quite awhile physically, but see if there are other people around your mom's age who have been recently diagnosed with the disease so she can have a support group amongst peers and visit her more often, that way when she does begin to need you physically it wont seem like shes burdening you as much in her head so shell be more inclined to ask for help
2006-10-10 20:51:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Parkinson's Reversing Breakthrough?
2016-05-16 06:29:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You May Develop It At Any Age However The Disease Is The Most Common In Elderly Age
2016-03-28 04:32:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure she keeps her insurance. Be sure that she is checked to be diagnosed for Parkinson's or not. Parkinson's can be treated so that it will be better but I don't know whether it can be cured. Start investigating resources because she might need help in taking care of herself. God bless you and her.
Been there, done that.
2006-10-10 20:50:50 · answer #5 · answered by taurus 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Join a support group for people who are caregivers for Parkinson disease people. They will be able to answer your questions & help you through this. You are not alone.
2006-10-10 20:49:59 · answer #6 · answered by Bronweyn 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think that it is very good for you to be helping your mom out. what you need to do is comfort her and help her out with everything that you can do. She needs to be told good things when she is depressed not bad things. try not to talk about the disease if she is really depressed because that could make it worse.
2006-10-10 20:43:10 · answer #7 · answered by hotstuff516388902000 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact your local hospice it sounds like you both will need support,
these organizations do a wonderful job and will help you get the all the
aid you need to help with your situation.Good Luck!
2006-10-10 20:53:11 · answer #8 · answered by Ammy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I doubt it you sound like a good son just be there for her hold herc hand and tell her you love her thats about all you can do
2006-10-10 20:42:14 · answer #9 · answered by Sandra K 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Be there for her and have a lot of patience.
2006-10-10 20:46:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋