[Andrea]

This is the question we’re struggling with. Our 2 story family house is a lot to keep up with and stairs to the upstairs master are becoming problematic. Don’t really want to live in an over 55 community but those have houses that are appropriate and finding a single story house in today’s market is nearly impossible. I’m also worried about the stress that selling/buying/moving would have on my husband. I’m going in circles…

[Andrea]

I’m not sure I DO manage to stay optimistic, unfortunately. I tend to be a more “glass half empty” person by nature. Knowing that PD is progressive and relentless, it is hard to keep a positive attitude — so much future uncertainty with this illness. Making decisions (should we move or stay in our house, can we take a trip, what is the state of our marriage with PD living with us) feels nearly impossible.  On top of that, I know I need to appear optimistic for my husband’s sake, as he totally picks up on my moods. Yikes.