Hi, I am caregiver for Winston, my BFF. He is 70 years old, diagnosed with PD in 2004. He is a classical pianist, yet he can still play. Most pieces are still playable for him when he feels energetic. Some he can’t play anymore, bc it’s too fast a piece. He’s also still able to sew, thread a needle (large) with both hands at the same time! His doctors are always impressed that he’s still able to function at this level. I credit it completely to his determination and that he was a child prodigy of above average intelligence. In his case, I do think his mind and finger memory override the Parkinson’s at times. Does anyone else take care of a musician?
I'm not sure what you'll find is best as the disease progresses. Some people still want to listen to recordings and continue to enjoy the music they love, but I can imagine that for professional performers it must sometimes be frustrating that they're no longer able to take part (though God willing that won't be for a while yet). Does Winston have a collection of favourite recordings for you to fall back on? Does he enjoy listening to other people's playing?