My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 3 years ago. He became incapable of doing things and supper slowly. However he becomes perfectly fine when doing things he likes. I think he may take advantage of his condition and take advantage of me. Is Parkinson’s patient capable of caring for others feeling?
Is your iome handicapped excessable? Bars in the tub/shower. A shower chair with a hand held shower head. Maybe a commode over the toilet to make it easier to get up and down. Can he be alone for some time so you can get out. If so, hide a few cameras to see what hebis doing when your not home. If you are not getting a thank you, don't do it.
A classmate had parkinsons for over 20 yrs. He passed at the age of 70. He was active for most of that time. Your husband may end up with Dementia. Since he shows you jo appreciation, at that point I would place him.
My husband has Parkinson’s was diagnosed in 2015 but years before GP suspected it. Until late 2020 he was fine, just took few pills, we enjoyed extensive travels, socialized, he did exercise a lot and did almost all household chores.
I do believe living normal lifestyle and ignoring that disease (although we were not in denial) helped as we concentrated on good living. Maybe it was his adventurer personality and mine as well that despite knowing about this disease and no cure we faced it and moved on.
Now he is late stage with unbelievable pain and hospitalization after hospitalization with nothing being
found , all that can be done is controlling pain with morphine.
He was always grateful, now he losses empathy I think it is more due to pain.
I strongly believe in living normal life as long as possible. It is cruel disease and sooner or later he will progress faster. Perhaps he is depressed because of it?
Most people don’t have dementia until late stage, my husband does not have it but about 70% by last stage experience that.
We would be the last to be able to guess; your own guess would be the best guess.
Decide what YOU want to do and go from there.
I'm so sorry for this situation. I respectfully encourage you to research about dementia, and even Lewy Body dementia (which often accompanies Parkinsons but can have different symptoms). May you receive peace in your heart on this journey.
In any event, hire an aide to be with him if necessary and get out of the house. Have lunch with friends, see a movie and go shopping. Don't devote your entire life to a man who's unappreciative of your efforts. Even if he thanked you profusely, you still need time for yourself. Burn out is real.
Best of luck to you.