Managing OK for now

Bill's wife had a stroke 8 years ago in her early 60's. Bill admits to being a "basket case" in the early years following the stroke. He has since become very resourceful, and searched out resources to help him and his wife cope with their situation. He is optimistic, yet cautious, knowing that their situation is fragile and could change at any time. He is a wonderful example of an individual who chooses to be optimistic and tries to maintain a routine which includes physical exercise and social outlets.

Susan  is the primary caregiver for her husband of 46 years.  They moved here from MD 9 years ago to retire.   Seven years ago he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s with louiebody.  He is currently on L-dopamine.  Two years ago he fell and damaged his rotator cuff which left him with limited ability to do much in the way of physical activity.  He has poor cognition and poor short term memory, and sometimes goes into an imaginary world.  He can no longer read and sleeps a lot.  He has 2 friends who each come 1X/week to visit, and they get some support from the church that he worked in here in CO.  They have a son is Denver who helps when he can, and 2 other children who live too far away to be able to help much.  Susan can leave her husband alone for short periods of time.  She says she is doing fine for now, but is concerned about the future.