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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 3:10 am Post subject: Q: Lifestlye of PD and the family
As PD is not a going on disease the nature of PD disease and the rate of progression, varies differently from one to other. They have to learn how to overcome difficulties i.e. lifestyle that it takes longer or concentration to accomplish a task once considered automatic. There are emotional, psychological, financial, family relationsip and social life for them to learn how to cope up. "Why me" anxiety, fear, helplessness and loss of control if are not managable made worsen by PD disease.These are normal reactions amongst the PD patients. In this connection kindly advise how and what shall they have to manage and overcome the difficulties i.e. emotional, spiritually financially, family and relationships and social life? How and what the caregivers can help? Teo Kim Hoe
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RDJoined: 22 Jan 2007Posts: 94Location: www.nutritionucanlivewith.com
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:13 pm Post subject:
Dear Teo,
You make excellent points. The role of the caregiver can be demanding, and in some instances, can even take a toll on his or her health. As I am not an expert in this area, however, I will refer you to two very valuable forums, especially for caregivers of people with PD. Your questions will receive answers from people who speak from experience. 1) Right here in the NPF Discussion Corner: Caregivers Forum A place where caregivers of people with Parkinson disease can converse and address their unique concerns. Posts in this forum are NOT anonymous. Caregivers Forum A place where caregivers of people with Parkinson disease can converse and address their unique concerns. Posts in this forum are NOT anonymous. 2) CARE CARE - for CareGivers of People with Parkinson's To read archives: http://www.pdcaregiver.org/ To join: http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/care.html_________________Best regards, Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD -- For a Parkinson Tip of the Day visit:
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