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Originally Posted by Billyg
Hi, I am debating whether to fly down to our home in TV this winter. My hubs has a quickly progressing Parkinson's w Dementia. Our latest challenge is that his legs are so weak that he will be wheelchair bound soon. He really wants to come down and there is no place I'd rather be but.....I worry about how to manage the travel and then finding a caregiver and then what if the decline continues at this quick pace? I have no support systems in TV. Has anyone else been through a similar dilemma ?
Thanks for your input,
BG
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Billyg:
I can only respond to the flying experience. Five days before scheduled to fly home to see my 93 year-old Mom, I had a disk problem. I was unable to walk without support. The airports and airlines do a superb job providing the wheel chair and an escort. I had difficulty boarding but was the first on and last off so that I could hold onto the seatbacks without disturbing other folks. One of the crew was always there to carry and stow my bags. While the trip was painful, I was glad to have had the opportunity to see my Mom.
Keep researching on this form and I'm sure you will get the answers you need to make the best decision. Check the support groups. I had a friend go in your husband's direction. I regret that I didn't have the courage to stay with him. Good luck.
Tom