Bruce

Cory, getting out of bed is a problem for me too. Taking the meds while still in bed helps a lot, especially when I started taking regular Sinemet. I kicks in much faster than the CR.]

Satin sheets and sleep ware, makes it easier to turn over.Any thing with a slick surface helps get out of bed. A bedside commode might be necessary, because many of have a problem controlling the bladder.


Their is a nice walker that was designed for pd patients and medicare will pay for it.It is called the U step and the patient stands within the U. It has a seat to sit on if he feels weak. You might find it on the NPF site [url="http://www.parkinson.org."]www.parkinson.org.[/url]

The mostly likely place to find an MDS is your state's university med ceter or go to [url="http://www.medtronic.com"]www.medtronic.com[/url] and their is a physician's directory. They are not all MDS doctors and it does not include all doctors in neurology so you must ask them.I found a new, experienced neurosurgeon at Indana U. med center. He accepted me without a refferal and made an appointment for me with an MDS. In fact they have a movement disrder clinic.

I could give you along list of of bad decisions doctors have made about my care, but I finally feel I have found a "home" with the MDS.

My good friend Googy will come on and tell you all about dealing with dementia. She has 27 years experience taking care of her husband.

Hope this helps I hope I covered everything.

Bruce