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Hi! My husband and I have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. So far the worse problem for me is the worry that we may be unable to care for each other. Being realistic going to a nursing home is probably in our future. My husband has fallen many times, but he’s tougher than he looks and hasn’t broken any bones. So far we do ok on a day to day basis.

We don’t cook every day as we have found “Factor”a meal delivery company. Once a week, we order 8 meals. They are ready in 2:30 minutes. One of the things I enjoy the most is that we can eat when hungry, and not have to wait until the other person needs to eat. The meals are delicious, most of the time and cleanup is minimal. It is definitely a stay at home positive.

My husband is 86 and I’m 82 so normal aging is expected, so I find it hard to decide if we should worry when new problems appear. The answer is don’t worry, but I need something to think about at 3 o’clock in the morning.

I just remembered one problem. I’m hard of hearing and he is soft spoken. So you can imagine-don’t have to say more.

Hopefully, we will hear from more couples who have been dealt this hand. I would think that someone would start a study.

One other thought is for the children who must comfort two parents with Parkinson’s. It can’t be easy.

Sending love

Betty