Re: PARKINSN Digest - 13 Nov 1994 to 14 Nov 1994

[Lynn Lowe <CCV_LYNN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Barbara, thanks for mentioning my comments about home care in Fla. To all
you Floridians, do check it out. My initial problems came from trying to
arrange things for my Mom from long-distance. I called a social worker
acquaintance of mine in Fla. and she told me services were scarce, and
the need far exceeded the supply, so it was a catch-as-catch-can system.
She was very frustrated and concerned.  Since then, I have discovered that
by contacting my Mom's physician who could order services, she has had
daily visits from wonderful, caring nurses. Some of these people have even
called her in the evening with suggestions, checking on her, etc. They have
now recommended physical therapy, with the PT coming to her home.
The children in this situation have a difficult job, because there's that
patient confidentiality thing (which is fine) that prevents one from handling
very much for the parent (PD person) and if that parent is incapable of doing
extensive calling, researching services, etc. it can be tricky.
   Anyway, my sentiments are "God bless those caring individuals who work
diligently for the patient's good...they are underpaid and underpraised!"
Thanks for the vent!
Lynn Lowe