Parkinson's treatment: India or the US?
 

My mother was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2006. As expected, the illness has progressively worsened. At the moment, she is on a regiment of L-dopa and Ibu Profen and her on-time varies from 4-5 hours a day. She is has just turned 65. Most of her symptoms are in the form of rigidity and lack of balance, not too much with the tremors.

My question: For various reasons, I have choice between living in the US and India, and therefore, treating my mother in either of the places?

Considering the cost of medicine, domestic help and care (massage at home on a daily basis, etc.), would it better to live in India or does the availability of modern technology and Medicare (which she can now avail, we had no insurance previously) outweigh the advantages of India?

Anyone with any experience with health care in India and the US might be able to help me with this. Appreciate your time.

Thanks

Does your mother currently see a movement disorder specialist?

hi
 

Hi,
I went through a similar decision making process two years ago and would be glad to share my experiences as a PwP living in India Vs USA. Please send me a PM.
Girija

could you please share the info? thank you.

Please can you share some advise regarding that?
 

Hello
My mother is having Parkinsons, and we have got her to usa as both her children are here in usa, but now we see that she keeps falling and it has not got worst yet, but I am sure worst is sure to come, Please give us some inputs on how is it if we compare taking care of her in US to india?
thanks and regards
Menon