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Caregivers | Last Active: Nov 12, 2023 | Replies (707)Comment receiving replies
I am 87 years old and my husband is 86, he has both diabetes and Parkinsons, and I am his caregiver. We have great medical care, but there is no Parkinsons support group since covid. I am in reasonable health, but the stress of the dealing with the complications of the two diseases and. his decline is more than I can handle without someone to talk to about what to expect as it progresses and how to deal with it. We have no family living close, but they give us all the support they can with calls and visits when they can travel. I have never been good at being open to people about our problems, but I know I need to find support somewhere that I am comfortable with. So, I will try reading how others deal with a situation like this. Thank you.
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Hi @dorsie and welcome. You've found a place where you can be open and honest, even with the tough stuff that comes with caregiving.
You may also wish to follow the discussions related to diabetes and Parkinson's in these support groups on Mayo Clinic Connect:
- Diabetes & Endocrine System Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/diabetes-and-endocrine-problems/
- Parkinson's Disease Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/parkinsons-disease/
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@dorsie Oh, oh, oh. This just sounds like too much for you to handle! Does your husband see a neurologist for his Parkinson’s disease? Is there someone in their office that might help to start a support group?
This office in the federal government may have some ideas of what your state has to offer. Most cities also have an Agency on Aging which can also help.
https://acl.gov/about-acl/administration-aging#:~:text=The%20Administration%20on%20Aging%20(AOA)%20is%20the%20principal%20agency%20of,%C2%A7%203001%20et%20seq.).
Have you given any thought to assisted living in your area? You could probable get the help you need there.