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What can I do for my mother with Parkinson's Disease?

Asked by skarlin | Dec 29, 2009

My mother is only 59 with moderately advanced Parkinson's Disease. She has lost her job, and lives by herself 8 hours away from me, her nearest relative. Her handling of money has become increasingly irresponsible to the point that she has cut down or completely stopped her medication. She has isolated herself from almost everyone, and lied to me about getting help from disability services. I am 29, pregnant with my first child, and have no idea what to do.

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spicecat3

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Jan 8, 2010

You mother may be able to apply for disability due to her Parkinson's Disease. Look in the phone book for help.

Try talking to her about seeing her doctor regarding her medication and the possibility she may be depressed.

Also, if she refuses any help, you can call Adult Protective Services in her area and notify them of your concerns. They may send a social worker to your mother's home.

Please be careful with your own mental health and health of your unborn baby. Stress can be very bad.

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N1K2R3

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Jan 8, 2010

Treatment for Parkinson's has advanced in the last ten years. It's one of those conditions that has been blown away with the new meds. Your mother should be under treatment for this condition.
While you and she seek this treament, the physician should be informed of her attitude of non-compliance. Depression is suspected here. Her age, however, is NOT AN ISSUE. 59 is not "old", or even "elderly". The big issue is how to deliver those meds, by whom, how frequently..
You should be concerned about your own happiness, safety and upcoming parenthood. GOOD LUCK

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Dane

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Jan 9, 2010

My husband has Parkinsons and the neurologist put him on the drug caridopa-levo. I call it the miracle drug. At one point he could not get out of a chair, put a coat on, write a check, etc. now is is 97% better. It is worth looking into.
Depression is another issue to deal with. It is a tough disease to deal with. Good Luck. Duke

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HLPME2

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Jan 10, 2010

I think you answered your own question: She lives ALONE, she has PARKINSONS, she is probably scared of whats happening to her and where she may end up. SHE NEEDS ATTENTION from her family,YOU and your siblings if any, You may want to stop being your mothers child and her neighbor to being her BEST FRIEND!.Just spend quality time with her she needs a Friend not a stranger! Instead of asking what she needs from the store, take her let her get her own things , rent a movie make some pop corn,laugh and joke, go for walks, LET her know through your doing not her asking that you are there for her any time,just like she was for you, Im sure she LOVES YOU AND NEEDS YOU!! Do not give up on her. Maybe that is what you can do for her. GOD BLESS YOU ! ! . HLPME2

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