Found my great-grandmother's death certificate

[luvwinnie]

She had Parkinson's! No one knew this (not my mom nor my aunts). As my aunt said, they just never talked about such things back then.

 

[DizBelle]

So what does this mean for you? Are you at risk?

 

[luvwinnie]

According to my friend whose dad had it, there may be a genetic link, but I just find it interesting to learn this stuff. I also learned where she and many other family members are buried. The caretaker is sending me info and a map to find the family plot.

 

[DVCLiz]

I didn't find out until I was a grown woman in my 20s that I had a first cousin with Down Syndrome. She lived in a group home - she must have had some other issues, too. It was never mentioned when I was growing up.

 

[luvwinnie]

Also found the receipt from when she was in the hosp. for 2 days prior to her death: $79. Medication wa $3.40!