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Marilyn LaBarr replied to the topic The costs of being a caregiver in the forum A Forum for Parkinson's Disease Caregivers 8 months ago
Right now the most difficult thing for me is being aware every waking hour of where Doug is and what he is doing, without him actually knowing I am watchful. He wants to function as independently as possible but he does have cognitive impairment and often leaves water running, food containers open on the counter, the fridge standing open, and…[Read more]
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Marilyn LaBarr replied to the topic Do you go to counselling? in the forum A Forum for Parkinson's Disease Caregivers 8 months ago
Yes I do, and have for several years because of the loss of family members. When Doug was diagnosed with Parkinsons it became even more important to have that support. Counseling helps me work through all the emotions I suppress at home so I can focus on being positive support for Doug.
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Marilyn LaBarr became a registered member 8 months ago