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How Many Of You Are Planning On Entering An Assisted Living Facility Or Skilled Nursing Facility?
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As mobility decreases what are your plans

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My uncle had Parkinson's but did not want to live without his wife. They hired a caregiver who worked with them 5 days a week 9-5 another cared for them on weekends. She helped with shopping and… read more

Where Is The Line Between Assisted Living And Skilled Nursing? When Will Assisted Living No Longer Be Adequate?
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I Have Developed Droop Neck I Do Neck Exercise But Little Improvement I Have Very Short Walking Distance. I Am 77 And Have 13 Years Diagnos
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Has anyone found neck or back supports helpful

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After seeing this picture, I'm thinking of buying a neck pillow (type you use on an airplane) for my hubby.

What Becomes Of One Living Alone And Getting Worse? What Do I Do?
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Donna... I'm sure you read all the replies to your question. Have you at least thought about the assisted living or nursing home options. Speak to me Donna. What's up?

I Am Having A Hard Time Accepting That I Am Deteriorating And Also Going To Have To Go Into Assisted Living .
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How do you all talk yourselves through each day.?

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I used to work in senior housing & I found that people who embraced assisted living as the next phase of their life fared better. Assisted living allows you to be as independent as possible while… read more

When Do You Know It Is Time To Go To Assisted Living?
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I am only 60 but am having a hard time taking care of my house and am not comfortable driving anymore. I am having a lot of dizziness.

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Treesha that’s mad I don’t even remember last yr never mind 4 years ago

Question About Selling House And Moving
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I'm trying to plan for the future. I'm considering selling my house and moviǹg to an adult apartment complex. My house is a modest 3 br home and I would be moving initially to an independent living area, either a studio or 1 be apartment. I'm very familiar with the community because my step mom that I cared for was there and she was happy. The independent area is very affordable and for a small fee you can get housekeeping a couple of times a week. There's a restaurant that serves 3 meals a day… read more

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@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member, that sounds like a Hippa violation and I would be very upset. I wouldn't go to a social worker who is associated with the health system where my doctor works. There are… read more

What Do I Do When My Husband Wants Me To Go To An Assisted Living Place With Him?
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My father had Parkinson’s and spent his final years in assisted living. He was alone and they took very good care of him.

I wouldn’t worry about him being too dependent on you.

Home Or Assissted Living
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Got my husband home from three weeks of residential physical/occupational therapy. A bit overwhelming to be here with just the two of us and him using a walker and still trying to get his strength back. Just started home health so we are still seeing what all of the options are and how well we can do on our own. But with Parkinson's being a progressive disease I wonder how long we could continue on our own even with help. Question is: have any of you gone from living in your own home to moving… read more

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Thats a very tough decision to make. I'm fortunate that I'm not at that stage yet. I would recommend visiting some programs near you to see what they have to offer.

Six Years Ago I Lost My Husband To Cancer. I Have A Few Friends That I See
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occasionally. I am struggling with deep since of loneliness with pd. I have family in Bakersfield who are encouraging me to move. It is tempting. Though, I am scared. I am seeking helpful thoughts. Thank you.

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Have you tried to find a local Parkinson's group near you? How supportive is your family likely to be? Families differ enormously. If you think your family would truly make time for you, then moving… read more