Parkinson's Relationship With Family Care

Lori and I have been friends for as long as I can remember. Our interview was more like two friends having a conversation that focused on her aging father with Parkinson’s Disease and her role as a caregiver, however we drifted off the subject a time or two reminiscing about many years ago. Lori has two children, a son, Jamie and a daughter, Baylee. She has been in a relationship with a gentleman for about ten years. Since Lori and I have remained in contact with one another throughout the years, I, more or less, knew how she would answer each question. Additionally, over the past few years, I have been able to listen to her frustrations and offer advice when needed. Throughout our interview or conversation, we made comparisons on the stages of Parkinson’s Disease our fathers experienced. …show more content…
Lori was very clear that while caring for and now when visiting with her father, she is exhausted when she leaves. When asked about how caring for her father has impacted her life, she focused on her relationships and stated that her son was more distant and her daughter was closer. There were many aspects to consider in her statement though, and we did discuss them. Her son, Jamie, is married and lives away from home, therefore, the distance is already there. Her daughter, Baylee, still lived at home until she entered college in August. Lori stated that this may be different if both her children were still living at