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[Lakitu]

I've read around, and apparently it's pretty common to have, I think it's confirmed he has it, since he's basically got most of the symptoms (bar some additional ones). I just find it as pretty shocking... he used to be so lively, and happy, but over the last two years, he started losing sleep, then he became depressed, then it got worst, skin disorder, mumbling while speaking, not being able to walk properly, trembling, severe depression (to the point where he cried), and lately, seeing him fall down, not being able to get up, shaking, getting up all the time, not being able to do anything or go anywhere, it's disturbing, and depressing, to see my dad like that. It really came out of nowhere, I'm thankful he doesn't have anything much worst but it really does affect you when you see a loved one change in front of your eyes. I also feal really guilty, that I didn't notice it sooner, maybe we could have warned him earlier, and some times, I was mad at him for being so moody at all the time, had I known, I wouldn't have been such a fool. I regret it so much right now.

So, who here knows someone who has such a thing and is it considered serious by you? I've heard it causes Dementia, and I really wouldn't want him to get it. I've already got a relative with such an illness, and I couldn't imagine him having that same thing. I've read around, just want to see what you think about the disease, and I know it has many forms.

 

[Tim]

Sorry to hear about your father's state.
Luckily for me (and the people I know) I don't know anyone with the disease, and because I don't know a lot about it, the examples you mentioned kinda scared me, as I know it's (relatively) a common disease.
So anyway here's hoping your father's condition won't become worse over time.

 

[DECK'ARD]

My heart goes out to you, as I know a bit of how you must be feeling. I lost my dad earlier this year. He'd been suffering from dementia for a year, caused by small strokes. Hardest year of my life, and yeah it's very hard seeing someone you've known all your life deteriorate before your eyes.

It seemed to come out of nowhere with my dad as well, although I did the same thing as you and replayed things that had happened and things I had said. You mustn't regret anything, or feel you let your dad down. I think I knew deep down something was wrong, but maybe it's human nature to avoid facing up to that fact when it's your parents. I just put it down to him getting old Don't beat yourself up because of hindsight, that's not being fair on yourself and won't help your dad either.

I don't know what more to say, other than I wish your dad, you and your family well and just try and be as strong as you can. I was told one thing that helped me handle my dad's condition, and that was that you go into their world now not expect them to come into yours.

 

[Lakitu]

Sorry to hear about your father's state.
Luckily for me (and the people I know) I don't know anyone with the disease, and because I don't know a lot about it, the examples you mentioned kinda scared me, as I know it's (relatively) a common disease.
So anyway here's hoping your father's condition won't become worse over time.

Yeah, here's hoping aswell, thanks man.

My heart goes out to you, as I know a bit of how you must be feeling. I lost my dad earlier this year. He'd been suffering from dementia for a year, caused by small strokes. Hardest year of my life, and yeah it's very hard seeing someone you've known all your life deteriorate before your eyes.

It seemed to come out of nowhere with my dad as well, although I did the same thing as you and replayed things that had happened and things I had said. You mustn't regret anything, or feel you let your dad down. I think I knew deep down something was wrong, but maybe it's human nature to avoid facing up to that fact when it's your parents. I just put it down to him getting old Don't beat yourself up because of hindsight, that's not being fair on yourself and won't help your dad either.

I don't know what more to say, other than I wish your dad, you and your family well and just try and be as strong as you can. I was told one thing that helped me handle my dad's condition, and that was that you go into their world now not expect them to come into yours.

I'm terribly sorry to hear, I can imagine how hard that must have been, and you're right, I shouldn't feel that way. I have to get those thoughts out of my head, just feel a little weird seeing my dad detoriate like that, but it's life and he is much older now. Just I guess I didn't want it to happen. Thanks for the advice and words buddy, I'm sure we'll cope as long as we stick together, support each other, I sure as hell will support him now and I'll try my best. He can still do things, which I'm very happy about, he can still go out, he can do other things, just hope he doesn't get worse.

Once again, thanks alot guys.

 

[bjork]

Parkinson's ate up my grandfather in less than ten years. Supposedly though, they've made pretty big advances with research as far as finding a remedy/cure, so that's a good thing. Perhaps your father can get treated and beat it?

But, basically what I did with my grandfather is what I do with all the people who are important to me: enjoy the time I get with them and let them know that they are special to me.

 

[J2 Cool]

man.. i'm sorry. But like said, enjoy the time you have with him. Nobody knows when we may not have a loved one anymore. You have to realize that your family will be the people always there for you and you can't replace that. Enjoy every moment you have with them and don't let this hinder anything. Just keep your hope up man.. sometimes we need to be reminded how delicate life is and how much we should cherish it because we really lose track a lot of times. Good luck with everything.

 

[DaCocoBrova]

Sorry to hear about your father's state.
Luckily for me (and the people I know) I don't know anyone with the disease,

WTH?!

Why don't you tell us how you saved on your car insurance while you're at it.

Anyway, my heart goes out to you and your fam in regard to this. I authored some videos/DVDs for some researchers here where I work. It was all footage of Parkinson's related diseases.

From what I learned, it is heriditary. Which sucks.

 

[Lakitu]

Thanx alot guys! I'm glad I started this topic, makes me feel a little better, I realise that it is a very common disease and it is unfortunate that my dad may probably have it, but I'm going to make the most of the time I have with him (and my family, friends, etc), I'm not going to take anything for granted anymore, infact its made me think clearer. It is not a nice disease but life is not nice sometimes, and I'm aware of that but that won't stop me from living and it sure as hell won't stop my dad from living. He was doing alot today actually, he went out and he was a bit cheery, hopefully he'll learn to live with whatever symptoms.

Thanks for the replies, they were very helpful and they did make me realise. Something can just hit you around the corner but you gotta take it, and make use of the time you have, however corny that sounds.