My mother is 61 years old and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was 17 months old, her mother was a wonderful, strong woman who had total faith that her daughter would grow up as normal as possible. The problem is that her mother is gone now and symptoms are starting to reappear and there are no journals or notes telling her what things were like as a child to help her cope now. She has tried looking for help and someone to talk to but since she is no longer a child they are turning her away.

This is wrong, how can we learn about a disease or impairment when we don’t help those who have survived so long living with them. I want to help my mom learn as much as she can about her condition and want to find avenues for her to go down to get the support she needs now that she has no one else to ask. She is hurting now and she doesn’t know what to do or where to go. I want to try to get a support group set up for our older generation to help cope with and understand their disability. We need to take care of our parents just as much as we need to take care of our growing children. They are just as important to the cycle of life and can shed some light on the disabilities they are afflicted with and find others who are going through the same issues. Where is their outlet and support?

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