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[quote=Anonymous] My 70 year old Dad has Parkinsons. It has not been a rapid progression, but is progressing.

In your mil's case, I wonder if some of the parkinson's issues are causing her issues, not so much a rapid progression. Meaning, things like her meds and sleep patterns. I know my dad has had issues with sleep, and issues with meds that are supposed to help. Lack of good sleep can make anyone less mentally sharp.

Also, excersize/physical therapy. My dad has to keep moving, to keep moving. Balance therapy, walking, excersizes...he has to do that and it sounds like your mil may not be.

He also plays computer games designed to keep his mind sharp. Oh and he started acupuncture recently and seems to be moving around easier.

Is she seeing a doctor/specialist who is managing the Parkinsons? My dad has several docs on his 'team'. All of them need to know what is going on with him so they don't cross meds (like give something that could interact with what another doc gave).

I'm sorry OP. I'm scared for the future, I worry if he falls he won't get mobile again and then he can't live at his house (accessibility issues) and what will my mom do.[/quote]

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