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Is your Mother really 99? If so, be kind to yourself & accept you can't fix old age & disease. The brighter side is you can still talk with Mother on the phone. Maybe one day you will talk, read or sing while she listens to your voice.
I did a little research. The below statements are all taken from Parkinson's Disease organisation website.
- Sleep disorders are prevalent in Parkinson disease. Up to 75% report sleep related symptoms
- 50% will experience some form of depression.
- 50% will be effected by Mild Cognitive Impairement.
As I said, it's ok to be sad.
Her aides and boyfriend probably stimulate her as much as possible. Since she has the care she needs, let them handle it. Your partner may not be qualified to decide that she needs more stimulation. If I were your mom, I’d hate having someone encouraging me to be their dancing monkey! There’s only so much someone in her condition can handle, and more stimulation isn’t likely to help her recall words, etc. There’s a disease in progress. Stringing beads at daycare won’t stop it.
About her depression and lack of sleep, it’s making you uncomfortable because you’re a caring daughter. She’s venting to you, and it would be nice to help, but you pointed out that you’re not in a position to do much. If you were there a lot, that wouldn’t help her sleep. Neither would your brother’s presence. Better to MYOB and remain a good listener.
If mother wants AL, both of them can move into an apartment together. As my folks did. Why should they be separated or your mother be forced to function w/o her partner of 30 years????
If moms partner agrees she's having sleeping issues, her doctor needs to be informed and asked for advice. A discussion about depression and possible Parkinson's related dementia should take place as well.
I'm not sure what kind of activities and stimulation you feel will "snap" mother out of the disease process she's suffering. There's no cure for PD or a quick and easy fix that will make her life great again. That ship has sailed. While it's sad to see a parent decline and suffer in any way, the only goal at this juncture should be to keep her comfortable and relaxed. Not to force any huge changes on her to further discombobulate her already confused brain. Familiarity is best for her.
Good luck.
What does her doctor say about her inability to sleep?
Has she been diagnosed with dementia? “Activities” may not help her word-finding abilities.
More information would help us help you.
It's anyone's guess why the depression, but would you NOT be depressed if you had Parkinson's and it was robbing you of ability to express yourself well? The partner has told you that they do as they wish, playing games, doing walks. We it ME I would hate going out for "activities" when I am in a state too impaired to participate fully, but that's ME. So ask your Mom if there is anything YOU can do.
What has the partner said about her sleeping? Have they discussed with the MD?
I see this as a lack of honest communication, you to Mom and you to Mom and partner. I cannot figure out what you have against her chosen mate.