Caring for spouse with Parkinson's: Some days he's overwhelmed

LBD is similar to Alzheimers or Dementia. They usually use the drug that is used for most patients..but be careful and watch the symptoms you see and record it in a diary or wherever you write down changes. My Dad saw a Dog and another person.He once said it was God talking to him. My brother saw light white something. We could never get a clear idea. He now has mean outbursts and sometimes he seems perfectly normal. It is a frustrating disease. Especially Parkinsons in general. They have very vivid dreams and sometimes need meds for that. The staring and not blinking is what I saw my brother have this year. It was like he was "FROZEN". I hope that helps. Each day is different. Try to find a good friend or family member to be your relief. You might need to get out or just take a nap. Look into the Parkinsons Association for reading and texting info such as pod casts. Find your chapter near you. I hope this helps. Much love ur way!

Yes, a very good friend. But.. usually I am connected at the hip with my spouse. I saw mistakes that happen to my Dad and brother. I know what I have seen and really thought it could be handled differently. That being said my spouse can be challenging and very difficult.

You have my sympathies. My next door neighbor, Gene, has Parkinsons and his wife, Lynda, had a stroke several years ago. So, some of us neighbors in the immediate vicinity basically do all of their snow maintenance in the winter and lawn care otherwise. He also has a daughter who lives in town. It's a full-time job for her.

Thank you! It actually was a pretty good day ! We laughed and we watched a TV show together. I think with three people in my family that have Parkinsons it is harder as I know what to expect. We certainly did not want all the illnesses that come with it as well. Being a caregiver is the hardest job you never want to have.