PD Progression, stages and what to expect

Posted by dgalindo @dgalindo, Mar 31, 2025

My dad is 82 yrs old PD diagnosed. He was doing well overall until a couple of weeks. This time around he is feeling very tired, week and barely can stand up or get out of bed. Any thoughts on what to do, what to expect? how to support him? is he heading to the point of no return?

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jon1547 | @jon1547 | Dec 29, 2025

In reply to @hopeful33250 "@jon1547 You have a great program in place!" + (show)

@hopeful33250
Makes little difference if I have a good, great or no plan. Parkinsons disease is going to take my life. All I can do is focus on the quality of life that I have

windyh | @windyh | Dec 30, 2025

It does change your life, sadly, not for the better. but you still do have a life to enjoy! It is hard, I know, but you must keep-on-keepin'-on....................................

jon1547 | @jon1547 | Dec 31, 2025

In reply to @windyh "It does change your life, sadly, not for the better. but you still do have a..." + (show)

@windyh that's all we can do. Thanks

louismines | @louismines | Jan 2 10:24am

In reply to @hopeful33250 "@jon1547 PD meds can be a problem when you have other health issues. What about exercise..." + (show)

@hopeful33250
I have osteoarthritis in lower back and both hips when it is acting up ( most of the time) I cannot hardly walk, twist, sit, roll are anything and now have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s two months ago and don’t know how I could handle exercise because of the pain. I also have been diagnosed with vasticular dementia. High blood pressure and am being treated accordingly