I really don’t know what else to say
{{{{Ruffian}}}}
Sending prayers and good wishes.
I’m sorry to hear that, Ruff. If it’s any comfort, they are doing a lot more with it and a lot of research is being done.
Sometime ya don’t need to say anything. My thoughts are with your father and family, for what it’s worth.
~hugs~
Jonathan
I’m sorry to hear that, Ruff. Prayers for you and your dad and the rest of your family.
Ruffian
We’ve never really interacted, but we have one thing in common. My mom also has Parkinson’s. She suffered a very early onset (late 40’s) and has had a great deal of treatment.
She had pretty much worn out the efficacy of the medications, and has had brain surgeries.
I know just where you are. I suggest you join a Parkinson’s Support Group for families of sufferers. I didn’t, and I really regret it. I now live abroad so I can’t join myself.
You can also find a wealth of information about the Support Groups and the disease itself at these websites.
Please email me if you need anything at all. I’m not the mushy type, but if I were, I’d give you a hug.
My sympathies, Ruffian.
My paternal grandmother was a sufferer, but managed to live with it for a good many years with careful treatment. I hope your father enjoys the same.
Oh, dear.
If it’s any comfort, my great-aunt was diagnosed about five years ago. She’s about 80-ish, and has been doing pretty well on medication and doctors’ supervision. Still completely independent and has all her marbles.
Well, the few marbles she started OUT with, anyway.
Your words of encouragement and “hugs” have been very sweet and comforting. Anahita, thank you for all the links–I’ve fav placed them all and will be looking for a support group when I get back from work. I may be coming to you with questions later.
My dad, FTR, is 62–right in the middle of the average ages for the onset of the disease, from what I’ve read. It’s a long story, but in essence his body has been falling apart in the last few years. He is horribly depressed, and my mother isn’t doing very well either. We (my hubby and I) are driving out to visit Saturday.
Venoma and Eve, thank you also–it’s kind of relieving to know others who have afflicted family members.
I’ll see you all this afternoon…thank you so much, again!