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My Mother
by: Jodie on Mon, Dec 01 2008
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My mother was diagnosed with Parkinsons 2 years ago. She has very poor balance and has had a few falls. It doesn’t help that she wears long skirts to the ground which I believe makes it eaiser for her to trip.

I can tell within half an hour if she hasn’t taken her medication. Her gait becomes alot smaller and shuffly. She starts to slur when talking. And become less coherent.

She is also extremely emotional and can cry at anything and I mean ANYTHING.

I am looking to talk to people who either care for others or have parkinsons themselves and may be able to give me more insight into how you feel. Mum is only 62 and I am 34 with a five year old son. We all live together.


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  1. Thu, Dec 18 2008
    Angel 00 I'm going home for this Holidays and it will be the first time I see my dad since his wife told me he took a turn for down hill and is deter...Read
  2. Thu, Dec 18 2008
    Hi Jodi. Hi T.A and ArleneL too. My dad was diagnosed with the disease 5 years ago. I may not live with my parents but I always make it a point to ...Read
  3. Tue, Dec 09 2008
    I saw your post and wanted to share some info I know of.. My dad has had park for 10yrs or so... Unfortunatly everyone is extreamly different which ma...Read
  4. Tue, Dec 09 2008
    Hi jody... We are in similar boats... My father has been living with park for about 10 years now and he has just recently taken a turn towards down. ...Read
  5. Wed, Dec 03 2008
    Hi Jodi, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. However I know she's very grateful that you are around her and taking care of her. My boyfriend's mot...Read

December 2008

  • My Mother - by Jodie - (Mon, Dec 01 2008)
    My mother was diagnosed with Parkinsons 2 years ago. She has very poor balance and has had a few falls. It doesn’t help that she wears long skirts to the ground which I believe makes it eaiser for her to trip. [more..]

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