Let me say welcome to Mayo Connect, @tllaes Thank you for coming here to this group! I am Scott and I was my wife's caregiver, although she did not have the same journey your wife is on. I am sorry to read of her diagnosis.

If I recall correctly there are other caregivers here on Connect who are caring for loved ones with Parkinsons.

No matter the diagnosis our loved one or patient has received, their journey as well as the caregiver's journey is never an easy one. One of the best aspects of Connect is the willingness for caregivers to e-gather here and share their concerns, trial, tribulations, and triumphs. I believe you will find this to be a bunch of folks who enjoy listening, sharing, and giving hints and tips on how to manage caregiving and to try and make caregiving a bit more manageable for each of us.

If I may ask, what has been your biggest challenge as a caregiver?

Courage, strength, and peace!

Hi @tllaes,
You may also be interested to know that there is a Parkinson's Disease group on Connect: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/parkinsons-disease/

I'd like to introduce you to a few other people who are caring for a partner or family member with Parkinson's. Please meet @sandycerem @charlton11 and @melmaury

Tllaes, we look forward to getting to know more about you.

Hello @tllaes

Welcome to Mayo Connect. My name is Teresa and I'm a volunteer mentor here on Connect and also have Parkinson's. As Colleen has suggested, I would also encourage you to join the Parkinson's discussion group at https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/parkinsons-disease/.

If you care to share more about your wife's condition please do so and let us know how long she has had this problem and how she is doing. Also, important - how can we support you in your caregiving journey?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Teresa