← Return to Professional Help outside the hospital with Parkinson's Disease

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Wow thank you so much @hopeful33250! Just having an ear and people who are familiar with this is so comforting. It is my MIL who has Parkinson's she has been diagnosed with it for 11 years now and she is having manic episodes, for examples packing a bag to go some where with clothing and loose pills. My FIL is stubborn and very controlling and we want him to get help with his wife so he can live a happier life but it hasn't been easy. I thought if I took some of the brunt work and tried making it easier or more seamless maybe he would be more inclined to actually get some help in the home. They have a social worker which on a family zoom this weekend we reminded them they should reach out to her.

Since posting here I reached out to Parkinson's Foundation Helpline and they sent me a few recommendations to finding some care as well.
They sent me some local agencies that have nurses for home care. They also recommended an elder law attorney (not as familiar with this so need to research this more). They also mentioned contacting our local Area Agency Aging for resources for family caregivers.

I definitely have my work cut out for me but I figure the less work he has to do maybe the more likely he will accept some help?

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Sounds like you have made some good decisions to help, @nicoleaquin. I look forward to hearing from you again as you navigate these new paths!