In the later stages of Parkinson’s disease most patients develop progressive cognitive impairment and dementia. During his final year, Peter often spoke in German. He alternated between disorientation and lucidity. During his disoriented periods, he wandered. At night he would scream out in terror. It became clear that he needed round-the-clock care and, after much hesitation, his family all decided that he needed to live in the care facility connected to Peter and Janellen’s retirement community. The iron grip of Parkinson’s disease is difficult for families. It is a confusing kind of dementia, the periods of lucidity raising hopes that are repeatedly dashed. Peter was locked in during those last months. It was not always clear he recognized his friends or family members, but sometimes he made so much sense! “Ich bin müde” (I am tired) or “genug” (enough), he said.