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I hope no one takes that badly but my husband has had it for 10 year.
Carol Bradley Bursack, Jun 20, 2010
Over the span of two decades author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, Bradley Bursack created a portable support group, the book “Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories.” Her sites, www.mindingourelders.com and www.mindingoureldersblogs
People understand what you mean - the suffering and decline takes a toll on the patient and the caregiver - both suffer. How long people with Parkinson's live depends a lot on age and general health. Please try to get some support for yourself and see a doctor for yourself. This long caregiving can cause depression, and that can usually be treated. Also, you likely need some respite care.
Try going to your state Web site and look under their version of "aging services." Look for the Family Caregiver Support Program. They can be most helpful.Carol
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AlwaysMyDuty
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Jun 20, 2010
Tease, my dad had Parkinson's in addition to cancer, Alz, heart disease, glaucoma, etc. From the Parkinson's diagnosis until he passed was about 8 yrs. Because he had so many diseases and conditions, it may not be an accurate comparison between him and your husband. I hope you have a support system and you take care of yourself also as Carol mentioned. You deserve to have a life too.
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anonymous13319
Jun 21, 2010
My Mom has had mild symptoms for the last 15 years and has coped well. My MIL had it the same amount of time. She did not die from the Parkinson's but from other age related issues. Each patient is different.
Fred2
Jul 20, 2011
I started having tremors in my left leg in January of 2001. Exactly one year later, the tremors began in my left hand. Since then, I have had no other symptoms to deal with and operate a full-time consulting practice. The tremors have only been noticeable to others for the past year. My gait and balance are excellent.
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