diagnosed for 18 I am 58 years old. I had a Deep Brain Stimulation in 2002.

YOur mom has plenty of good years ahead of her. The best thing she can do for herself now is to get on an exercise program basically any kind will do. I use a Wii fitness board myself. T here are so many ways PD can affect her. She has around 10 years on medications and then another 10+ with DBS surgery. There are exceptions to every rule and we are all unique in our disease, so it is really impossible to predict anything concerning your mom's future other than the afore mentioned generalities. PD is what you make it, you can roll over and let it win , or you can fight it. I'd advise a support group and get the best MDS you can get. UVA has an excellent program. MY friend Dr. Robert Frysinger does their DBS programming. Your mom is in good hands there!
You did the right thing by coming here, there are many great folks with a wealth of knowledge here. GEt your mom online.

again welcome!
Charlie Black