Parkinson's and being single

[zadok459]

Like myself there must be other single people who suffers PD. How do you cope alone and how do you see the future. Do you thinking of getting a caregiver and at what stage?

[999---666]

i'm not only singe but out in the country. i keep my cell phone close, wear strechy clothes, bought kitchen gadgets, slicer, hand mixer, French fry thingy...... now all i need is an appetite which i 've often had to spike with my favoritr supplement, which unfortunately has 18mg of iron, and is screwing up my levocarb....

going on to mucuna proriens.

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[zadok459 in reply to 999---666]

I'm in the process of switching my clothes - slip on shoes and clothes with buttons. Luckily I still drive. Hope you develop an appetite - maybe you need to change your menu or chef haha!

[999---666 in reply to zadok459]

things very volatile in kitchen right now. too crowded by myself. damn char lady drunk half time. lol

[Motherfather]

hi zadok well im 71 i have never thought of getting a care giver, get up take your meds every day and go walking and exercising, i have been doing it a long time you will be ok.trust me,,regards

[zadok459 in reply to Motherfather]

Thank you for your encouragement - I know I will be ok. I already do what you suggests - I walk 2km a day. It is also important to socialize which I do. I was a competitive cyclist till age 50 which I'm grateful. My mother (87) lives with me - she has dementia so I take care of her and can't afford PD symptoms but I sometimes have to carry on regardless - I have the courage and commitment to succeed but sometimes you feel overwhelmed by it all. Thanks again

[M1tz1 in reply to zadok459]

Bless you, Zadok. You have such courage.

[zadok459]

Thank you I don't feel courageously by any means Everyday is a new challenge

[Rosabellazita]

I am alone feeling depressed

[ddmagee1]

I, too, am a caregiver, and I have Parkinson's. So, I can certainly empathize with how you feel! I feel the same way, that, at this point in my life, I can't afford PD symptoms, but I still must still carry on, no matter how I feel! It is overwhelming, and, sometimes, I get a little relief, when my daughter comes over to help. I'm thankful for that!!