The toll of battling Parkinsons is really telling on my mother. Although, she looks hollow and empty here in this photo, she can be quite jolly in real life. Her mind is slipping, she worries about phantom things (largely inspired by television I fear).She has lucid moments... but it really is more and more rare tobe able to have a coherent conversation with her. The main thing is comfort and diversion and a few laughs.
