I have been dealing with Parkinson's in my immediate family for 14 plus years. My father passed away with it in 1998. Now I am my mother's sole caregiver and she is progressing into the final stages. I have always said I will take this each day at a time. Now the days are getting tougher to greet. I wanted to cry and feel depressed tonight but I decided to pull myself together and seek comradery with those who understand. My mother is a retired Registered Nurse and she was my father's caregiver. Now she has suffered through this disease. She stopped walking and now is in a state where she looks at me like I am a stranger. She has accused me of poisining her and has difficulty swallowing. She grunts and moans and screams and rants at times. Sometimes she talks all night to her halucinations. I have to feed her and force her to drink fluids. I have to tell her to swallow.
I just needed to know there are others out there who understand first hand what I am facing and dealing with. This is not an easy road to walk. Thank you for listening.