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Parkinson’s unresponsive episodes

Posted by bethv @bethv, Sep 16, 2018

My father, 93 years old, is suffering these unresponsive episodes, not to be confused with “freezing” of gait. The episode can last two hours and we think might be related to dehydration. Why can’t I find any mention of this in any web sites that describe Parkinson’s? Only in caregiver sites have I found any information. Is no one studying this phenomenon? There may be some connection here that needs investigation.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 11 1:40pm
In reply to @sillyblone "Yes, they do. He also is on some Dash recipes like turkey chili. He loves it..." + (show)
@sillyblone

Yes, they do. He also is on some Dash recipes like turkey chili. He loves it as well as spaghetti and meatballs. Non gmo and plant based. He loves air fried sweet potatoes fries..so do I. He would eat every 2 hrs if he could . I also give him a protein drink that I mix with skim milk instead of water. He is stubborn sometimes. But so am I. As long as am on this planet he will get the best care and feel love and yes the occasional argument. I won't let him do anything in the kitchen. He does things that are not safe. I probably will purchase the utensils that will help when he eats. He has a bed that is lower and I taught how to use his hands on his legs to help get up. He does well with it. I cry when needed. Mainly because I am losing him little by little. Breaks my heart. 🫂 ❤️

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@sillyblone,
You have some exceptional skills and abilities to deal with the effects of PD. Have you ever been employed in the medical field or are these instincts due to seeing other family members deal with PD?

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